In today’s powerful message, Pastor Nikki draws from Hebrews 12:14–28 to teach about the shaking of the Lord’s glory. Through this passage, she reminds us that when God begins to “shake” His people, it is not to destroy them, but to refine, strengthen, and prepare them for the purpose He has set before them. Pastor Nikki emphasizes that this divine shaking is an act of love — a holy invitation to release what is unstable, temporary, or man-made, so that only what is eternal and rooted in God remains. She powerfully contrasts the Lord’s way with man’s way, teaching that human efforts are meaningless whereas, the Lord’s way is the only way. Pastor Nikki challenges us to examine where our foundations lie — are we standing on the fragile work of our own hands, or on the unshakable foundation of God’s truth and presence? Ultimately, she teaches that intimacy with the Lord requires participation. It’s not a passive experience, but an active pursuit — choosing daily to come before Him, to be refined, and to allow His holiness to transform our hearts. Through this message, Pastor Nikki calls believers to draw nearer to God, inviting His glory to do the necessary shaking that leads to purity, steadfastness, and a deeper relationship with Him. The vision of Mercy Culture is to take people from corporate encounters with God to daily personal encounters with God. At Mercy Culture, one of our unique characteristics is that we are a presence driven church. We are not built around any person or ministry. We are built around the presence of God. Each week, you will hear a teaching from our Lead Pastors, Les and Nikki Cody or another leader in our community. To learn more about Mercy Culture, visit https://mercyculturewaco.com