A Double Edged Sword

By Paula Williamson, guest writer

I started reading the Bible daily when I was 18 years old. There were times when it seemed I got nothing from it. It is a complex book, but more often than not, when I ask God to speak to me through His word, He does. Often, I am too hurried to listen, or my mind is preoccupied with other things. When my heart is postured to listen, He speaks a rhema word, a just-now word, a current word, right into my heart.

It Is Written

HEBREWS 4:12 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.

I Dare You

Find a quiet place. For me, it is early in the morning before the sun comes up. For you, it might be outdoors in nature or your favorite spot. Clear your mind of distractions by making a list of things to do. Once your mind is not distracted, ask the Lord to speak through His word. The Bible is alive and active, penetrating and judging my thoughts and attitudes. Sometimes a simple word or phrase speaks to me. I look it up in Strong’s Concordance and the dictionary, and suddenly the word comes alive in my soul and spirit. I am often convicted of the attitudes of my heart. I dare you to try it.

Prayer

Lord, speak to me today through Your word. Help me quiet my own thoughts and agenda, and sit before You, the Creator of the Universe, who knows all things. Help me be still and know that You are God and that You have much to say to me. I humbly wait upon You.

Takeaway

God’s Word is alive and active.