“Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe, for our God is a consuming fire.”

[Hebrews 12:28-29 NIV]

Devotional

The world around us is full of uncertainty. Nations rise and fall, economies shift, and even our personal circumstances can change overnight. Yet the writer of Hebrews reminds us that we belong to something far greater: a kingdom that cannot be shaken. This kingdom is not built on human strength or temporary structures but on the eternal reign of Jesus Christ.

When we grasp the reality of this unshakable kingdom, our hearts naturally turn to gratitude. Thankfulness is not just a polite response; it is the posture of a heart that knows it is secure in God’s promises. Gratitude lifts our eyes from what is temporary and anchors us in what is eternal.

The passage also calls us to worship God with reverence and awe. Worship is not limited to singing songs on Sunday. It is a life lived in honor of God, marked by obedience, humility, and wonder at His holiness. The reminder that God is a consuming fire speaks to His purity and His power. He is not distant or indifferent; He is a holy God who refines, purifies, and draws His people close.

This truth steadies us when life feels uncertain. Our foundation is not our own achievements or stability but the unshakable kingdom of God. That is something worth clinging to with thankful hearts.

Reflection

Today, remember that your life is rooted in a kingdom that cannot be shaken. Let gratitude rise up in you, and let your worship extend beyond words into how you live and trust God.

Prayer

Father, thank You for giving me a place in Your unshakable kingdom. Teach me to live each day with a thankful heart and to worship You with reverence and awe. Refine my heart by Your consuming fire and help me to trust fully in You. Amen.