During these
end times, we must learn to be unshakable. Many things try to come against us,
things that try and separate us from our Father. Adversity can only strengthen
us and build our faith in God. Remember God is still on the throne, and we are
His children.
James
1:1-12
1:1 servant
G 1401; slave. This is written to the twelve tribes of Israel. We are to be servants
that listen and follow every word our Father says to us.
1:2 temptation
G 3986; a putting to proof, trials. Regardless of the temptations that come
against us, we are to be unshakable. If you are in Christ, then you have built
your house upon the Rock that cannot be moved!
1:3-4 perfect
G 5046; complete. Those trials that
really make us mad can be constructive; they can bring patience to us (which we
all need at times). Let God make us complete, so we are able to handle the
things that may come. We are going to do things on God’s schedule, not ours.
1:5 upbraideth
G 3679; chide, revile. When you don’t understand things, ask our Father. He
generously gives wisdom to those that seek it, liberally.
1:6 don’t ever
waver or shake when serving God. We must stand in faith and have patience,
believing God can do all things. A wavering person will be as a wave that is
driven by water and then hits the shore amounting to nothing.
1:7 a person
that allows storms of this life to toss them to and fro is hard for God to use.
God needs those that stand firm and can’t be shaken.
1:8 to be
upon the Rock, Jesus Christ is to be on solid ground (unshakable).
1:9-10 (compare:
Romans 12:16, Matt 23:12). Those who humble themselves before God are exalted
and those that exalt themselves will be humbled. Rich and poor men all share
the same fate (they all die in the flesh). A rich man who humbles himself
before God can rejoice.
1:11 wealth
has a way of drawing people away from God; unfortunately material things don’t last
too long. There is nothing wrong with wealth, as long as it isn’t ill-gotten
gain. The goal is eternity, not the riches of this world!
1:12 endure
until the end and you will gain access into heaven!
Ephesians
3:1-21
3:1-2 Paul
was struck down by God on the road to Damascus. This personal visit from God
allowed him to be unshakable. God gave Paul a gift (as we all have gifts); this
makes us unshakable and able to handle the trials to come.
3:3 God gave
Paul truth about things many today still don’t understand (three world ages,
returning to Christ, etc.).
3:4-5 when
you ask, the Holy Spirit will give you understanding and wisdom. Have you
asked? Remember be patient.
3:6 the
gospel is the good news that God delivered by Christ to Paul. God gave Paul the
gift to share the good news to whomsoever would listen.
3:7 when the
power of God works in a minister, people are going to be helped, and lives
changed. People will become unshakable because of the truth they will hear and read.
Many people are in need of truth in this troubled time.
3:8-9 through
Christ and the Holy Spirit we have been told of the mystery. We have been told
what must come to pass and will accomplish our part in it. We are unshakable in
our desire to accomplish God’s will.
3:10-12 Christ
rent the veil from top to bottom (compare: Matt 27:51). We now have direct
access to the Most High! We can approach God with our love.
3:13 Paul
was in prison much of the time he wrote these letters. Paul went through a lot
of tribulation for God; it didn’t bother him and he didn’t want it to bother
us. He was unshakable, and knew what was important.
3:14-16 Paul
was never shaken; he knew where his strength came from. If you are ever in need
of strength, remember this verse. Put on the gospel armour of God (Ephesians 6)
and be ready to stand!
3:17-19 when
the love of Christ fills your life, you can stand against anything. That love
will allow us to do the work of God and want to help others that are lost. We have
all had that person in our lives show us the love of Christ that brought us
back!
3:20-21 with
God’s power nothing is impossible! Remember it isn’t us, but the power that
works through us.
Hebrews
10:7-22
10:7-8 Christ
did away with the old burnt offerings and paid the price once and for all!
10:9-10 the
second covenant was established by Christ for us.
10:11-12 we
can now repent of our sins and be washed in the blood of the Lamb. That forgiveness
allows us to be unshakable. We know where our hope and strength is.
10:13 who
will make His enemies His footstool? The unshakable ones of course will do
this.
10:14-17 after
your sins have been forgiven, forget about them. Are God’s laws in your heart
and mind?
10:18-19 we
have access to Him, let Him know you love Him and are ready to do His will.
10:20-22 we
can draw near because we have washed our sins in the Living Water. Remember you
are an unshakable child of God!
