THE LIVING AND ACTIVE WORD:

For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart (Hebrews 4:12).

I love the, James Moffatt’s rendering of the verse above. It says, “For the Logos of God is a living thing, active and more cutting than any sword with double edge, penetrating to the very division of soul and spirit, joints and marrow — scrutinizing the very thoughts and conceptions of the heart.” That’s the Word; it’s a living thing.

The Amplified version says, “It’s living and active”: “For the word of God is living and active and full of power [making it operative, energizing, and effective]. It is sharper than any two-edged sword, penetrating as far as the division of the soul and spirit [the completeness of a person], and of both joints and marrow [the deepest parts of our nature], exposing and judging the very thoughts and intentions of the heart.”

Imagine inundating your spirit with the Word; it’ll have a great impact on your soul and body! When the pressures of life come, when you’re squeezed by life’s challenges, it’s the Word that’ll come forth. And God’s Word is God’s creative material; it’ll produce what it talks about. 1 Timothy 4:15 says, “Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear to all.” Also, Joshua 1:8 says, “This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.”

Instead of worrying about your health and trying to figure out every little sensation in your body; meditate on the Word. The Word will keep you in health and safety. When you face difficulties, respond with the Word. God’s Word holds the power to change circumstances and bring life to every situation.

PRAYER

Dear Father, thank you for the power of your living Word that abides in me. Your Word is full of power, energizing, and effective, and I declare that it produces results in my life. I refuse to fear or be anxious about anything. Instead, I release your Word over every situation and circumstance, knowing it will accomplish what it talks about and bring glory to your Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:

Isaiah 55:11 (AMP)

So will My word be which goes out of My mouth;

It will not return to Me void (useless, without result),

Without accomplishing what I desire,

And without succeeding in the matter for which I sent it.

1 Peter 1:23 (AMP)

For you have been born again [born anew] not of seed which is perishable but of seed which is imperishable, that is, through the living and enduring word of God.

Proverbs 4:20-22 (AMP)

My son, attend to my words;

Consent and submit to my sayings.

Let them not depart from your sight;

Keep them in the center of your heart.

For they are life to those who find them,

And healing and health to all their flesh.

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Mark 3:13-35 & Leviticus 13-14

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Matthew 15:21-28 & Genesis 49

Dear Heavenly Father,

I come to You in humility and surrender, acknowledging that I am a sinner in need of Your forgiveness and salvation. I believe that Jesus Christ is Your Son, who died on the cross for my sins and rose again on the third day.

I repent of my sins and ask for Your forgiveness. I invite Jesus into my heart and life, and I receive Him as my Lord and Savior. I trust in His finished work on the cross and His resurrection power.

Fill me with Your Holy Spirit, and help me to live a life that honors You. Give me the strength and courage to follow You, and to share Your love and salvation with others.

Thank You for saving me, and for giving me eternal life through Jesus Christ. I pray this in Jesus' name, Amen.

If you have just prayed this prayer, congratulations! You have taken the first step towards a new life in Christ. Remember to:

- Find a Bible-believing church to attend

- Read the Bible regularly

- Pray daily

- Share your faith with others

May God bless you on your new journey!