YOU BELONG TO AN UNSHAKABLE KINGDOM

Dearly beloved, I bring you greetings in the name that is above every other name, Jesus Christ the Son of the Living God and our soon coming King. I’ve come your way this morning to remind you of this truth: You belong to an Unshakable Kingdom! How comforting is this? In a time where everything is shaking and everyone is looking for what to hold on to, the bible declares that we belong to an unshakable kingdom – thank you Jesus.

“Do you see what we’ve got? An unshakable kingdom! And do you see how thankful we must be? Not only thankful, but brimming with worship, deeply reverent before God.” – Hebrews 12:28 (MSG)

 

All over the world, nations are seeking answers to unending questions; even the economies that seemed stable at some point, are having to reevaluate themselves. The world is in a state of turmoil, and there seem to be more questions than answers. However in all of this, our text informs us that the unshakable kingdom is ours, therefore our attitude in this should be one of sincere gratitude and worship to God, who has given us the victory. While the world is running helter-skelter, looking for some form of stability, we are founded firmly upon a rock that can never be shaken (Psalm 27:5). Yes the seas may rage, as they already are, but we know the One who rules over the raging sea; He stills the waves when they rise (Psalm 89:9), and by this I am assured, that whatever storm is raging in your life, shall be silenced in Jesus name.

 

Don’t put up with the lie of the enemy that the situation will drown you, no, you will without fail, rise above it. The enemy specializes in creating illusions; he uses the circumstances in our lives to paint a false image of a God who is backed to the wall, but may I submit to you that your God is not backed to the wall, and He is not in trouble. He is the Almighty. Last time I checked, He is sitting in the heavens and laughing at the enemy (Psalm 2:4). 1 John 4:17 clearly tells us that as He is, so are we in this world, therefore, we are also seated above in Christ, far above whatever situations and circumstances we encounter.

 

Beloved, the writer of the book of Hebrews says that in order for us as believers to be thankful, then we must see, to know. You have to see beyond any other image that the enemy is showing you, in your family, finances, health, business, spiritual life, and every other area of your life, that you belong to an unshakable kingdom, and therefore cannot suffer loss, irrespective of what is happening around you. Your vision must align with God’s vision for you that, come rain, come sunshine, you are victorious! This is why you have to be thankful; thankful because you know beyond every shadow of doubt, that your God is too faithful to fail; He never lies, and He won’t start now. Every word He has spoken concerning you will come to pass, and that is what you must be focused on.

 

Child of God, beyond every challenge that you’re facing, let your worship and reverence for God not dwindle; be determined to be committed more than ever before. I declare over your life that you shall testify. When men say there is a casting down, you shall say there is a lifting up. God will come through for you, you shall not be disappointed, and you shall not see shame. Every mountain before you, shall made plain, and your valleys shall be filled. As your father, I bless you in Jesus’ name.

 

Maranatha!

 

In His Royal Service,

Dr. Mike Okonkwo

The Presiding Bishop