The Day of the Lord, as foretold in Scripture, will be a time of unparalleled upheaval, when the heavens and the earth will be shaken to their foundations. It will come without warning, as a thief in the night, bringing judgment and the obliteration of man's rule on earth. The heavens will disappear with a great noise, a whizzing crash, and the elements will be dissolved with fervent heat, signifying a universal meltdown beyond human comprehension. The earth and all the works in it will be burned up, destroying man's great cities, buildings, inventions, and achievements in a moment. This cataclysmic event, described by the prophets and affirmed by Jesus Christ and the apostles, mirrors past divine interventions such as the Flood in Noah's day and the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. Just as God intervened then, He will do so again, proving His power to break into history at any time to accomplish His will. The same Word that created and sustains the world now holds it together, stored with fire, reserved for that future day of judgment. Following this destruction, the day of God will usher in a new heavens and a new earth, where God's people will dwell after all evil has been judged. This promise of re-creation stands as a hope beyond the terror of the Day of the Lord, affirming that Heaven and earth may pass away, but God's Word will endure forever.

In these days of great crisis and transition, we witness the collapse of institutions and societies around us, revealing the impermanence of worldly kingdoms. The Bible presents a clear choice between things that can be shaken and those that cannot, urging us to seek citizenship in a kingdom that remains unmovable. Our God shakes and moves everything not aligned with Him, demonstrating that the physical kingdoms of this world are temporary and subject to removal. The Apostle Paul, addressing the Hebrew Christians, contrasts the transient nature of earthly things with the enduring kingdom brought by the Lord Jesus Christ. He warns against turning away from Him who speaks, emphasizing that the divine voice, once shaking only the earth, will ultimately shake both the heavens and the earth. This shaking signifies the removal of all that is temporary to establish what cannot be moved. Similarly, the prophet Haggai spoke to a discouraged people rebuilding the temple, reminding them that though their work seemed insignificant compared to past glories, it was God's work. He encouraged them with the promise of God's presence, urging them to be strong, and foretold a time when God would shake all nations, as well as the heavens and the earth. This shaking would bring the treasures of the nations to adorn God's house, filling it with His glory. Haggai's vision extends to the end of the ages, when God will shake the nations before the return of Jesus Christ. This event, referenced by Paul in Hebrews, underscores the ultimate establishment of an unshakable kingdom. God's promise of peace and provision remains, assuring us that despite worldly instability, His wealth and presence endure. Empires and civilizations, built by human hands and often driven by corrupt motives, have risen and fallen throughout history. From Babylon to Rome, and even modern attempts at global dominance, all have been shaken and removed by God's sovereign hand. He sets up kings and strikes them down, ruling eternally over the affairs of men. In contrast, the Kingdom of God stands as the only permanent place of safety, unshakable and immovable, offering true hope for the future to those who belong to it.

The Bible frequently employs the imagery of shaking or trembling to depict the intense terror and panic that overwhelms those who suddenly fear for their lives. This imagery often illustrates the heightened emotional reaction of a nation upon hearing news of an approaching army, particularly God's army. A profound demonstration of God's power is yet to come, universal in scope, accompanying Jesus Christ's return. This event, as described, will shake not only the earth but also heaven, indicating the removal of things that are made, so that what cannot be shaken may remain. God's voice, which once shook the earth, promises yet once more to shake both earth and heaven, urging His children to serve Him with reverence and godly fear, for our God is a consuming fire. Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us have grace to focus on spiritual things that remain steadfast amidst such divine shaking.