Unshakeable Kingdom

Written By Betty Predmore

Unshakable Kingdom

HEBREWS 12:14-29

(November 15)

Peace is defined as freedom from disturbance, tranquility

We are to work at living like this each day. How well are you doing? I know there are days when I fail miserably at living in peace.

We are also to work at living a holy life. That is a requirement for seeing the Lord face-to-face. This is a hard command to live up to, especially in today's world. So, what can we do to make it a little easier?

We can help each other... look out for one another. We can be on the lookout for bitterness, that spreads like wildfire. When we have animosity against someone, or resentment builds up, we get bitter. This bitterness can turn into anger, jealousy, dissension and immorality. While bitterness can start with the heart of one person, it can have wide-ranging effects.

Essau is a perfect example of this. He traded his birthright as the firstborn son, his twin Jacob was born just after him, for a single meal. Later, he was filled with regret, and his father rejected him. He begged and begged, weeping bitterly, to no avail.

How do we overcome bitterness? The solution is forgiveness. Once again, not something that often comes easily, but very necessary for living a holy life.

It is made easier by the fact that we no longer live under the law, like the Israelites did. We live under the new covenant that was sealed by the sacrifice of Jesus. Because of this, we can be in conversation with God.

Scripture warns us that we should be careful to listen when God speaks. If we reject him, he promises to shake the heavens and the earth, removing all that does not put faith in him, leaving only those things that stand confident in him.

Those of us who are believers will receive that unshakable Kingdom. This is the reason for much thanksgiving, and we should pour that thanksgiving into worship of God.

Betty Predmore

Betty Predmore is a writer, blogger, speaker and ministry leaders. She is the founder of Mom-Sense, Inc., a ministry designed for mentorship, connection and service to women of all life circumstances. Through this ministry, women are encouraged and supported with scripture and life application. Mom-Sense helps women overcome life struggles through small group classes with biblical curriculum, individual counseling, bible studies, and other areas of support.

Betty also directs the Imperial Valley Life Center, which is a non-profit faith-based pro life women’s resource center. She has a passion for saving the unborn and supporting mothers through pregnancy and motherhood.

Betty loves to speak at events, sharing the love of Jesus with other women. She does this through practical life application mingled with God’s word, and sprinkled with humor. Having experienced a broken home, divorce, abuse, grief, single motherhood, blended families, and adoption, she uses the broken places and movement of God in her own life to share His word in an inspiring way. She enjoys sharing her blogs on social media as a way of reaching out on a broader spectrum. Betty has many speaking topics which can be found on her website: www.bettypredmore.com

As an author, she has had the opportunity to impact women and reach deep into their hearts with her words of inspiration and encouragement. Through Pondering Virtue and Whispered Grace, she has created wonderful tools for the woman who is seeking direction in her spiritual walk.

Betty serves on the writing team of A Wife Like Me, and is also a contributor to Moms Encouraging Moms and Gift of Thorns. Her blogs have appeared in several magazine publications throughout the years including Southern Faith Magazine, Purposeful Life, and Aspiring Woman Magazine.

While Betty thrives on her ministry opportunities, her greatest blessings come from being a wife to Jim and a mama to their wonderful collection of children, who bring joy, laughter, and an occasional tear to her days.


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