Haggai 2:7 And I will shake all nations, and the desire of all nations shall come: and I will fill this house with glory, saith the Lord of hosts.
I asked the meaning of the shaking I had seen and was shown that it would be caused by the straight testimony called forth by the counsel of the True Witness to the Laodiceans. This will have its effect upon the heart of the receiver, and will lead him to exalt the standard and pour forth the straight truth. Some will not bear this straight testimony. They will rise up against it, and this is what will cause a shaking among God's people.
Some had been shaken out and left by the way. The careless and indifferent, who did not join with those who prized victory and salvation enough to perseveringly plead and agonize for it, did not obtain it, and they were left behind in darkness, and their places were immediately filled by others taking hold of the truth and coming into the ranks. Evil angels still pressed around them, but could have no power over them.
Let us then ask God to develop the byproducts of faith in us, so that we may be readied to meet the coming challenges. As our relationship with Christ deepens, so will our love, confidence and bravery, to the point where we will not panic if and when the carpet is pulled out from under our feet. We therefore end with a passage of scripture which certifies this truth, and it’s our hope and prayer that the soldiers of the cross will be built upon the Rock, for this is what will make all the difference when the winds of strife begin to blow.
1st John 4: 18 There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear: because fear hath torment. He who fears is not made perfect in love.
May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!