Today's Devotional

Not Soon Shaken

May 17, 2026 ●

By Pastor Jerry A. Burns

2 Thessalonians 2:2

"That ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter as from us, as that the day of Christ is at hand."

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Paul was writing to believers who were troubled and unsettled. Someone had confused them about the coming of the Lord, and their minds had become shaken. Fear had entered where faith should have rested. Confusion had disturbed the peace that Christ had given them.

That still happens today. A troubling report, a frightening headline, a strange teaching, or even someone’s strong opinion can shake us if our hearts are not anchored in the truth of God’s Word. The devil loves to trouble the mind of a believer. He may not be able to take away our salvation, but he will try to steal our peace.

Paul’s answer was simple: do not be soon shaken. Do not let every voice move you. Do not let every fear master you. Do not let every claim pull you away from what God has clearly said. The Christian life must be built on Scripture, not panic; on truth, not rumours; on Christ, not confusion.

There are many things we do not fully understand about the times we live in, but we know the One who holds all time in His hand. The Lord has not lost control. His promises are still sure. His Word is still settled. His people are still safe in Him.

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Application

When your mind feels troubled, bring your thoughts back to the Word of God. Ask yourself, “Is this fear coming from truth, or from confusion?” Rest in what God has clearly revealed, and do not allow uncertain voices to shake your confidence in Christ.

Victory Verse

"It is better to trust in the LORD Than to put confidence in man." — Psalm 118:8

Additional Verses

"Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee."

"Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid."

"Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever."

Daily Scripture Reading

Join us as we read through the Bible in one year, growing together in God’s Word day by day. Click on any underlined verse to access Pastor Burns’ helpful study notes and deeper insights.

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2 Samuel 19-20

John 5:25-47

25 Verily, verily, I say unto you, The hour is coming, and now is, when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God: and they that hear shall live.

26 For as the Father hath life in himself; so hath he given to the Son to have life in himself;

27 And hath given him authority to execute judgment also, because he is the Son of man.

28 Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice,

29 And shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation.

30 I can of mine own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is just; because I seek not mine own will, but the will of the Father which hath sent me.

31 If I bear witness of myself, my witness is not true.

32 There is another that beareth witness of me; and I know that the witness which he witnesseth of me is true.

33 Ye sent unto John, and he bare witness unto the truth.

34 But I receive not testimony from man: but these things I say, that ye might be saved.

35 He was a burning and a shining light: and ye were willing for a season to rejoice in his light.

36 But I have greater witness than that of John: for the works which the Father hath given me to finish, the same works that I do, bear witness of me, that the Father hath sent me.

37 And the Father himself, which hath sent me, hath borne witness of me. Ye have neither heard his voice at any time, nor seen his shape.

38 And ye have not his word abiding in you: for whom he hath sent, him ye believe not.

39 Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.

40 And ye will not come to me, that ye might have life.

41 I receive not honour from men.

42 But I know you, that ye have not the love of God in you.

43 I am come in my Father's name, and ye receive me not: if another shall come in his own name, him ye will receive.

44 How can ye believe, which receive honour one of another, and seek not the honour that cometh from God only?

45 Do not think that I will accuse you to the Father: there is one that accuseth you, even Moses, in whom ye trust.

46 For had ye believed Moses, ye would have believed me: for he wrote of me.

47 But if ye believe not his writings, how shall ye believe my words?

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