Hebrews 12:28 … The unshakable Kingdom (06/18/17)
“Since we are receiving a Kingdom that cannot be shaken,
let us give thanks.” ~ unknown (Hebrews 12:28)
First & foremost, it is important to understand that we cannot give appropriate thanks while receiving anything or while hoping to receive anything in return for the same. Indeed, true & heartfelt thanks is actually given before gifts are possibly offered, and without any hope for the same (see Matthew 26:26, Mark 14:23, & Luke 22:19 – also Colossians 4:2 & 1 Thessalonians 5:18) …
And this is especially true of “the Kingdom” here mentioned – a Kingdom that is always an innate facet of every sentient life; a Kingdom that is always a given and never a mere gift; a Kingdom always residing within us; from our very first moment of Awakening in the womb to the very last breath we are blessed to inhale (see John 1:1-8+16, John 3:3-8, Luke 17:20-21 et al).
It is a Kingdom that we can only enter and appreciate while humbling ourselves in service to others (see Matthew 18:3-4 & John 13:15-17), and yet it is a Kingdom that is ever by our sides – every leading our Way – and ever guiding our Hearts & Souls nonetheless. It is our Birthright of birthrights – it is what makes us Human and it is what gives our lives permanent potential Meaning and ever-possible Great Purpose.
As such, all that remains is for us to go forth and act accordingly – all that remains (in each & every moment of our lives) is to go forth to set our Gratitude in motion.
Amen … Let it be so.
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