Hebrews 4:12


For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of the soul and of spirit, of joints and marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart ~ Hebrews 4:12

Some believe this verse is talking about the Lord Jesus Christ, as He has been described as the Word of God. Commentators do not take this as such, and they attribute the word of God to the Gospel of Salvation. In other words, it encompasses all Christ did for our salvation, including the divine order and will of God in our lives. The word of God, which was a guide to the people of the Old Testament is still a guide for us today, for God’s word does not fall or fail. The word of God is still our promise and our corrector. His word pierces through all we would use as a cover with each other, it connects to our very soul when no other can. It reveals all that is authentic truth when we would avoid it. Our desires and wishes are not hidden when God’s word enters in. Our soul will lead us astray in the wiles of the world, whereas our spirit, connected with God in truth, is heaven bound in its desire. We can speak all types of words to each other – words of criticism, of encouragement, of love and hope, of anger and remorse. We can speak words which will cut to the bone and sever our joints in destruction. God’s word cuts deep too, but it cuts to bring healing and restoration, it cuts to remove that which holds us back from being the person He created us to be in wholeness. God’s word cuts away the chaff of our life and reveals the beauty of our created being in Him. Only God can use His words for such a purpose. Our words are empty without His working in us and through us.
Devotion by Pastor Julia   

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