The Bible

God’s Word Cuts Deep

The Bible is a very old group of 66 books that were written over a period of 1500 years.

The whole Bible was finalized in its present form by AD 400.

I don’t imagine that you have read many other books that are more than 1600 years old.

But, despite its age, the Bible is in no way out of date.

As God’s revelation to us, the Bible is incredibly helpful.

We learn about the nature of God. And We learn about God’s dealings with people.

Also, We learn about the grace of God revealed in the gospel.

God has so much to teach us through His Scripture.

But when the Holy Spirit breathes through the revelation of the Bible, it moves beyond truths for us to learn and practice, and becomes “alive and active”

 Hebrews 4:12-13 KJV

[12] For 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.

[13] Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do.

https://bible.com/bible/1/heb.4.12.KJV

It becomes like a razor-sharp sword,

cutting deep into our lives and thoughts, revealing the truth about us and to us personally.

This might seem dangerous and frightening to you.

We like to protect ourselves by not allowing people to know too much about our inner workings.

But God already knows everything, and He deeply loves you and wants the very best for you.

He has a vision of who you can become,

and He knows that this will require cutting and uncovering to bring healing.

So, as you read the Bible, pray for the Holy Spirit, like a surgeon, to do His work and expect some cutting and exposing, and then deep restoration.

Don’t try to hide from God, but open up your heart and life to the Spirit’s work through His Word.

Pray for God to speak to you through His Word and Spirit.

Let Us Pray:

Your Word is a living thing as it is enlivened by the Spirit.

I have already experienced this.

Sometimes I find Scripture uncomfortable as it penetrates my deepest parts, but this is what I need as Your disciple.

Please speak to me. Break down my defenses.

Uncover my sin. Talk truth to my heart.

Don’t hold back, Lord. I can handle the truth. Set me free.

The Bible

The word of God is alive and active.

• Meditate for a short time on Gods’ words (Read Hebrews 4:12-13), Let it seep into your heart.
• Look and see what is happening around you from God’s perspective and listen to see whether God is whispering anything to you.
• Pray for any not-yet Christians God has placed on your heart.

• Reflect and thank God for what He has said and done.

• Check where you have neglected or disobeyed God and ask for forgiveness and freedom.
• Name any concerns or fears on your mind and release them to Jesus. 

Also Read: Light It Up. – Diademng (thediademng.org)

The Bible

The word of God is alive and active.