Hebrews 12:28 – “So since we are receiving an unshakable kingdom, let us give thanks, and through this let us offer worship pleasing to God in devotion and awe. ²⁹ For our God is indeed a devouring fire.”

As I read, prayed, and meditated on the Word of God today, life became my focus. Life?  Not just time on earth, or even the events we use as markers, milestones, and memories, but life!

Hebrews 12:28 says we have received a kingdom that cannot be shaken. Hebrews 12:1-2 speaks of the testimony of history that inspires us to persevere.   Hebrews 8:10 reveals that the New Covenant is a covenant of a relationship, not religiosity.  Hebrews 11:6 reminds us that we please God only by trusting God. If we trust, we obey.

Hebrews 13:5-6 gives insight into how we can live free of fear and pride. Hebrews 13:5 tells us that Jesus promised never to leave us or forsake us. Hebrews 13:6 reminds us that He enables us to live free of fear, free of attachment to possessions or positions, and free of dependence on self and pride. It allows us to live!

How do we enter into this kingdom, covenant, and relationship?  Hebrews 13:13 reveals that we go outside the camp to Jesus.  What is the camp?  We have to leave the system, the false securities, and attempts to earn His favor, and in total acknowledgment of our sin and need, we go to Him TOTALLY EXPOSED!

The Blood of Jesus is the Key to Life! Hebrews 9:22 reveals that if there is no blood, no forgiveness.  Living in the kingdom is living in oneness with the king.  It is Him living His life through us.  It is not a position; it is a condition.  It is to live the impossible!  It is to be FREE!  It is to die to self and live to and through Him. No King, no kingdom.

I’m longing for LIFE, not existence!  We have received an unshakable kingdom. What are we going to do with that blessing?

Live Life rather than simply having milestones and memories reminding of some past time or event!