We ask you, brothers, not to be quickly shaken in mind or alarmed, either by a spirit or a spoken word, or a letter seeming to be from us, to the effect that the day of the Lord has come. 2 Thessalonians 2:1-2
“Shaken” is the word used for an earthquake.
The Thessalonians not only thought they had missed the Rapture
But were left to face intense persecution.
They were confused, disheartened and disillusioned.
When we look at the world around us,
We, too, can fall into that same confusion.
Especially if we listen to voices
That instill fear and anxiety.
If you keep reading the chapter,
You find that Paul reassures his readers.
He calmly, methodically walks them through the truth.
And that’s what stops the shaking.
The antidote for the fear and anxiety
Is to go back to the truth.
God loves us. He is in control.
His plan is on track.
His promises are sure.
His word is unchanging.
Our salvation is secure.
His love never wavers.
No shaking.
No earthquakes.
Just a solid Rock.