"For
the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword…"
~ Hebrews 4:12a
Have
you ever thought about how amazing it is that we have the wonderful Word of God
in our hands? The Bible is such an amazing gift from God to us. When we open
Scripture, we are not opening a "normal" book. It is supernatural and
unique because it is "living and active". We can see the amazing
power of the Word in our daily lives, as our sustenance, and our teacher.
There
have been many times in my life when God has reminded me that His Word is alive
and working in my life today. Recently, the book of Job has been a topic of
conversation. We just finished reading through it as a family, then a friend
shared the example of Job on the phone the other day, Job came up in family
conversation, our pastor mentioned Job in his sermon on Sunday, a Sunday school
lesson included Job, and it just seemed like "Job" was a really
popular fella!
Another time when God's Word seemed especially "active" in my life was when I decided to memorize a few verses from Colossians 1, including
verse 11, earlier this Summer:
“May you be strengthened with all power, according to his
glorious might,
for all endurance and
patience with joy.”
Little
did I know that this verse would prove to be my “motto” in the coming weeks as
I worked hard to finish college assignments and work projects before I went to
Iowa to help with a conference. This verse rang in my heart as I wrote papers
and discussion posts, cleaned bathrooms and kitchens, and felt my energy
running low. God truly was my strength and joy though this busy season of life.
When I chose the verse, I didn’t know what was ahead, but God knew and He
worked through His Word to sustain me and remind me that His Word is living and
active in my life today.
It
is so easy for me to push God’s Word aside to do other “important” things. But
we need Scripture. It is our food. Jesus said,
“Man shall
not live by bread alone, but by every
word that
comes from the mouth of God.”
~ Matthew 4:4
We
need Scripture even more than we need physical nourishment. If you miss a meal,
aren’t you hungry? Do you get a gnawing feeling in your stomach? I do! So much
more than we desire food, we should desire God’s Word and when our souls feel
weary, empty, and hungry, let’s dive into Scripture and receive the sustenance
and refreshment we long for.
Because God’s Word is “living and active”, it speaks
right into our lives and teaches us all we need to know. 2 Timothy 3:16 says,
“All Scripture is breathed out by God and
profitable for teaching,
for reproof, for correction, and for training in
righteousness,
that the man
of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.”
Do
you want to follow God’s leading? Do you want to be ready for the ministry God
has for you? Then read God’s Word. It brings us to maturity, directs us, and
impacts our lives today.
Although
Scripture was written many years ago, it is living because we serve a living
God:
“For to
this end we toil and strive,
because we have our hope set on the living
God,
who is the
Savior of all people, especially
of those who believe.” ~ 1 Timothy 4:10
Sisters,
let’s cling to the Word of God. It is living, sharp, and real. We need God’s
truth to shine into our hearts. This verse from Hebrews stood out to me as a
reminder of the significance of Scripture and how much we need it. Scripture is
alive. And God’s Word is such a gift. Let’s treasure it!
Seeking to love the living Word with you,
Christina
Soli Deo Gloria ~ To God Alone Be the Glory
