The Power Of The Word Of God

“For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.” Hebrews 4:12 NIV

God’s Word diagnoses the condition of man with a surgeon’s precision. It lays open our heart and discerns our spiritual health.

The Word of God is Powerful (translated active in the KJV) reminds us that something may be alive, yet dormant. But God’s Word is both living and powerful, in the sense of being active.

The Bible isn’t a collection of old stories and myths. It has inherent life and power. The preacher doesn’t make the Bible come alive. The Bible is alive, and gives life to the preacher and anyone else who will receive it with faith.

Be encouraged, God’s Word reaches us with surprising precision, and the Holy Spirit empowers the ministry of the Word to work deeply in our hearts.

My prayer for us today is found in Ephesians 6-17 “And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God;”

Love & Prayers,

Alan James Schrader