“For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart” (Hebrews 4:12 ESV).
The Bible is no ordinary book. It is living and active. It is like a scalpel in the hands of the Great Physician when we submit to His Lordship, allowing Him to cut away the flesh and give us a new heart. Don’t handle this Book flippantly. It’s not a coffee table book or coaster. It’s not just a wedding or graduation gift. When unsheathed, it’s sharper than any two-edged sword that never needs sharpening. Handle it with care.
The Bible is made alive by the Spirit of God. Every generation who hears it, knows its power afresh. It is not just any book. It exposes our sin to us allowing the Spirit’s conviction. It reveals not only our true identity, but more significantly, it reveals God Himself to us. It is the most important Book on planet earth for by it comes hearing that leads to saving faith.
Yet, the natural man does not understand God’s Word for it is “spiritually discerned” (1 Cor. 2:14). Therefore pray that the Lord might open your spiritual eyes and ears to understand and to believe. For the spiritual man understands and applies the Word. For he has the mind of Christ (1 Cor. 2:16).
As Jesus said, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear” (Matt. 11:15). Have you opened your Bible today?
PRAYER: Dear Father, thank You for Your Word. Forgive us when we neglect it or take it for granted. Give us insight to read and study it. Transform our thinking through Your Word, so that we have the mind of Christ on all things. In His name we pray, amen.