Lately I have been struck by Hebrews 4:12 which says,” For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires”.
This scripture has made me realize how powerful God’s word is. Now you might ask why have you only just noticed? It is because I have started using a technique (which some of you know) and that is praying the scriptures. In other words reading the scripture and then repeating it as a prayer to God.
An example of this is Micah 6:8 “O people, the Lord has told you what is good, and this is what he requires of you: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God”. This scripture is repeated over and over again as I offer up prayer to God.
As I have started doing this, the scriptures have come alive and Hebrews 4:12 has become real to me, His word exposes things within us that we may not even realize are there. The word also helps us to reach for God. Most I all I find that the word challenges me to take up the fight, to win the world for Christ and be a warrior for God.
This is our call, our challenge. Take up the fight with the word in your hand like a sword, and start proclaiming the good news of the gospel to those that have yet to hear it.
Phil
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hey phil, just wondering what phil this is? dont suppose i know u, names jake clanfield, ne way ignore that, great blog!, in fact i did my devos on micah 2day, is a great verse. Well chek my blog out if ya wish. Blessings
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