"For the Word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart." (Hebrews 4:12)
"For the Word of God is living and active . .":
01) The Bible claims dividing power as a sword (Hebrews 4:12). The Bible will separate man from sin (Psalm 119:11), or sin will separate man from the Bible (Isaiah 59:2).
02) The Bible claims reflecting power as a mirror (James 1:22-25). In the Bible we see ourselves as God sees us - as sinners (Romans 3:23).
03) The Bible claims cleansing power as water (Ephesians 5:26). David prayed that God would wash him from iniquity and cleanse him from sin (Psalm 51:2).
04) The Bible claims reproductive power as seed (1 Peter 1:23). We are children of God, because we have been born into the family of God by the imperishable seed of God. This is the new birth (John 3:1-7).
05) The Bible claims nourishing power as food (1 Peter 2:2). The Bible is spiritual food for the soul. No Christian can remain strong in the Lord and not study the Word of God."
Father God, I pray that as we read from the Bible, Your
Word will perform its work in us and nourish our souls giving us strength to
walk with Jesus, in the power of the Holy Spirit, to Your honor and glory.
Amen.
