Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
When was the last time you pondered on how sharp the Word of God is? I mean, it's so sharp that it changes behaviours, thoughts, ways, even bodily condition and hearts, yes it changes lives! Now I'm sure you are familiar with the armour of God, but have you noticed that our only weapon is the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God? Unfortunately, we so easily pull out the wrong sword in the midst of our battles, like Simon Peter did in the garden of Gethsemane when he cut off the soldier's ear when they wanted to arrest Jesus. Obviously I'm not talking about pulling out a real steel sword like Peter did, but we all do often pull out the sword that stabs and cuts other people into pieces, which is our tongue!
You see, our words are oftentimes like that sword of Simon in the garden, pulled out quickly for a deadly strike when we are unkind and speaking in contrast to the Word of God. The Word of God is indeed a sword that brings acquittal, healing, restoration, forgiveness, reconciliation, salvation and deliverance instead of destruction.
For amongst all the precious remarks people make about the BIBLE, being our manual for life, the handbook of Life, don't forget that Scripture itself says its the sword of the Spirit, and it is:
Living, Powerful, Sharp and is a Discerner! Oh and may I add, the most important thing to remember is that the Word of God is not an item that we take or have to our disposal daily; it's someone, it's Jesus Christ!
Jesus is the Word, for the whole armour of God from head to toe describes us as being clothed in Christ. Because Jesus is living, Jesus is powerful, Jesus is sharper than any two-edged sword, and Jesus pierces to the division of soul and spirit and of joints and marrow, and Jesus is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of our hearts.
May we all use the right sword every day that brings life and not brings destruction, the Word of God.
Amen