DECEMBER 11, Hebrews 4:12-13

All of us are imperfect and continue to need God. Many look for help to overcome an addiction, deal with their troubles, or to just to improve themselves, perhaps through self-help books. But all books written by man fall short, because every human needs help!

Only the Bible can reveal our heart’s problems and tell us the truth, because the Author is not another helpless man, but God Himself. The Word of God is alive and powerful!

The Word of God is quick. It is able to respond to every situation we face. As we grow, we find that the Bible is like a deep mine with so many more treasures to uncover. We may have read the same verses when younger, but when we read it again, God brings fresh meaning to it and we learn something new. No other book is like that!

The Word of God is alive. Not only is it alive, it has the power to change lives. The power of the gospel of Christ is able to make sinners truly repent and believe in the Lord. For example, did you know that many former drug addicts have had their lives changed by God? They may have tried all sorts of ways to quit, but nothing is able to fully change them, other than the Word of God. Their conscience is awakened, and they are grateful for the great love and forgiveness of Christ. The Word of God has the power to change a man’s heart and transform his life!

The Bible is also sharper than any two-edged sword. The Bible is sharp, not in the same sense of sharpness as a knife in the kitchen is in cutting physical objects, but in revealing our deepest thoughts and motives. Every selfish thought and sinful act is laid bare before God. He sees everything that goes on in your thought-life. You cannot hide anything from Him! God exposes our sins and deals with our hypocrisy through His Word. God’s Word is so sharp that it can be very painful! But it is a purifying process that makes us better Christians.

How important is the Bible in your life? Do not treat it as though it is an ordinary book, and neglect to read and reflect on it. It is the very Word of the living God. If we were to wake up to the knowledge of this fact, how vastly different our lives would be! The Word of God demands a response. What is yours?

Thought: How I need God’s Word in my life!

Prayer: Father in Heaven, help me to love Thy Word and obey what it says. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.