Whose voice then shook the earth!

The Shaking

Whose voice then shook the earth

Shared by Jeff Rowland.

The power of the voice of God is unmatched by anything the earth has ever seen or come in contact with.  One word from the lips of God can destroy with more devastation than any bomb ever created.  One word from the lips of God can breathe life into anything or anyone.

(1Ki 19:12)  And after the earthquake a fire; but the LORD was not in the fire: and after the fire a still small voice.

Even though our God’s voice is so powerful, He can speak with such still softness as to gently urge the hearts of all who will listen.  Could it be that the gentleness of our God is often why we so disregard and refuse Him that speaks?  Could it be that our God is speaking louder so as to get our attention to the times we are living in now?

I believe that we are now living in the middle of Hebrews 12:25-29.  I also believe that God is speaking to the earth and its time that we begin to pay attention.  There is always purpose and reason to the voice of God being released.

Verse 26 says, “Whose voice then shook the earth.”  We need to consider the events that are taking place now at such a rapid rate of speed.  The earthquakes that are ravaging the earth all over must be given heed to.  Jesus foretold of things to come as a sign of the end of the age in Matthew 24.

(Mat 24:7)  For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places.

This was the response of Jesus after being asked the question what is the sign of thy coming and of the end of the world?  We are now seeing these signs.  Even a casual student of the Word of God can see these things are upon us.

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Prepare: The Increasing Intensity

My wife and I are blessed with three beautiful children.  My youngest is about to be 21 years old.

I had the incredible joy of experiencing the birth of each of my kids, and welcoming them into their family.   I was with my wife at every moment during the labor.

We often joke about the moments of labor, and how I tried to comfort my wife during the contractions.  It was certainly a painful experience for my precious wife, but also a beautiful time in our lives.   Most parents can relate to the difficulties of the birth process and the incredible joy that followed.

There is a growing intensity in everything right now.  To me, it is a reminder of the labor pains that we went through as our beautiful children were preparing to join our family.  They started with minor discomforts, and intensified quickly – as the time of their arrival drew near.

Our Messiah shares that during the last days we will experience difficulties, and then related them to the pangs of labor.  Obviously, I believe that means we will see increasing intensity as we draw nearer to His return.

“For nation will rise up against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; there will be earthquakes in various places; there will also be famines. These things are merely the beginning of birth pangs.”  Mark 13:8  NAS

I often think about the events that led up to the birth of my children.  What if I had not taken my wife to the hospital as she was entering into labor.  What if she and I had delayed in our preparations for our children?   It seems to reason that things would have been extremely difficult.

Preparation is vital – especially now in the beginning of the birth pangs.  The new birth is coming soon, and we have no more time to delay.