Notes of Faith January 7, 2025

The Living Word

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.

Hebrews 4:12

Perhaps you have purchased a self-help book but haven’t opened it because you don’t want to receive what it will say. Some people can be hesitant when it comes to reading the Bible or praying to God for direction for the same reason. We’re not ready for the answer we might get.

The Bible is not like any other book. It is not just a collection of words and pages, like a self-help book, but is a book that is “living and powerful.” When we open the Bible, the Holy Spirit uses the words of Scripture to reveal things to and about us that can change our life. It can reveal (discern) “the thoughts and intents of [our] heart.” The question is, are we ready to see and know what the Spirit may show us about our life?

When you open the Bible, pray: “Lord, open the eyes of my heart that I may see and receive what Your Word will reveal to me.”

The written Word of God has the seal of the living Word of God (Jesus).

John H. Gerstner

Seek God. Pursue God. Cry out to God. Listen for God. He speaks in your prayers, through His Word, through godly men and women. He loves you more than any other and wants you to come to Him, give your life to Him, live your life for Him, and you will be eternally blessed!

Pastor Dale