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| “…let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe…” |
| —Hebrews 12:29a |
We may not always be consciously aware of how reliant we are on God’s power. Nevertheless, it is His power that leads us, cares for us, and protects us every day of our lives.
It is God’s mighty power that has brought His Kingdom to earth through the amazing Presence of His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. His Kingdom is not some far off place. It is right here with us, right now.
The writer to the Hebrews has made this declaration in Hebrews 12:28-29:
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.”
Notice the phrase “we are receiving a kingdom.” In New Testament Greek, the word translated “receiving” indicates something that is happening now, and continues to happen over and over without stopping.
Our thankfulness rightly gives way to worship. We worship our God of power and might. We praise and honor Him for His mighty power.
Let us rejoice this day that our God is a consuming fire. His power is unstoppable. His love cannot be measured. And, we are the ones whom He loves. We are the ones in whom He imbues His power.
Based on a blog originally posted on Monday, October 5, 2015
