Not Soon Shaken
By Pastor Jerry A. Burns
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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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.
"It is better to trust in the LORD Than to put confidence in man." — Psalm 118:8
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In this final part of the message, “Trusting God with Tomorrow,” we are brought face to face with a powerful truth from Scripture—while we often plan our days and assume the future, the Bible teaches us that life is fragile, uncertain, and completely in God’s hands. As James reminds us, our life is “even a vapour” that appears for a little time and then vanishes away . The issue is not planning, but planning without God—living as though we are in control of what only God knows.
This message walks through the heart of biblical trust: having a proper perspective of tomorrow, a humble posture before God today, and a surrendered plan that says, “If the Lord will.” Whether facing uncertainty, fear, or the illusion of control, we are called to draw near to God, rest in His care, and trust that His will is good, even when tomorrow is unknown. Because Christ has risen, our future is secure—not in our plans, but in His perfect hands.
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