The book of Hebrews presents some great realities of the kingdom of God. As much as Hebrews 11 recounts testimonies of great heroes of faith, Hebrews 12 ends with a huge statement revealing God’s greater purposes. He brings us through aspects of shaking to advance His Kingdom purposes. It’s all for our good and His glory. He helps us understand what this is about.
“Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us have grace, by which we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear.” (Hebrews 12:28-29)
RELEVANCE
God helps us understand His perspective. He, therefore, purposes to bring us through a transformation process. This enables us to reflect and walk in greater measures of His goodness—His love and His ways, His grace, mercy and truth, His greater righteousness and justice. His kingdom’s foundation is all about this reality.
“Righteousness and justice are the foundation of Your throne;
Mercy and truth go before Your face.
Blessed are the people who know the joyful sound!
They walk, O Lord, in the light of Your countenance.”
(Psalm 89:14-15)
God knows our needs. He anticipates trials we will go through. So, He provides solutions and strategies that we live as overcomers in life. His heart is bent on redemption. In His great love, He looks forward to us receiving and participating in His solutions. This is how His kingdom comes and His will is done on earth as it is in heaven.
Yes, this means we will go through a re-alignment process. So, God pours out grace. And truly, as we receive it, He strengthens us inside and helps us through the process. His grace is truly sufficient.
“My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” (2 Corinthians 12:9)
REFLECT – RELATE – RESPOND
Meditate on the reality of knowing the “joyful sound” of God’s mercy—His lovingkindness and truth.
How do you see your life benefiting from the reality of greater measures of God’s lovingkindness and truth impacting you?
SCRIPTURE REFERENCES
Psalm 89; Hebrews 12