From: BBH Daily Devotionals
Hebrews 4:12 "The Word of God is quick, and
powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing
asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of
the thoughts and intents of the heart."
Notice first that the Word of God is quick, or alive. It always is (present tense) alive. God’s Word will always be true. And therefore God’s Word is always relevant. The Word of God is also powerful. If you have ever felt the moving, slicing, energetic operation of God’s Word on your heart as you read, or listened to, or meditated on its truth, you know the kinetic power of God’s Word to reach and melt and penetrate the heart.
God's Word is compared to a sword. Why do we need a sword? Because we are in a war. We battle daily against the principalities, powers and evil spirits of this present darkness. We need the spiritual power of God’s Word to strengthen us and fight for us against these foes.
Finally, God’s Word is called a discerner. The truth of God’s Word sifts through and analyzes the myriad of ideas, aspirations, and desires with which we are enticed and, as a qualified and a skilled judge, discerns truth from error, good from bad. God's Word - a powerful and effective weapon designed for spiritual warfare!
Notice first that the Word of God is quick, or alive. It always is (present tense) alive. God’s Word will always be true. And therefore God’s Word is always relevant. The Word of God is also powerful. If you have ever felt the moving, slicing, energetic operation of God’s Word on your heart as you read, or listened to, or meditated on its truth, you know the kinetic power of God’s Word to reach and melt and penetrate the heart.
God's Word is compared to a sword. Why do we need a sword? Because we are in a war. We battle daily against the principalities, powers and evil spirits of this present darkness. We need the spiritual power of God’s Word to strengthen us and fight for us against these foes.
Finally, God’s Word is called a discerner. The truth of God’s Word sifts through and analyzes the myriad of ideas, aspirations, and desires with which we are enticed and, as a qualified and a skilled judge, discerns truth from error, good from bad. God's Word - a powerful and effective weapon designed for spiritual warfare!
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