Hebrews 4:12 ~ Daily Devotional August 24 2022

Hebrews 4:12 Devotional

The Word of God

Hebrews 4:12 declares that the Word of God is alive and active (Psalm 119:10-19). That is, the Bible is living and effective. For God uses His word to cause change and separation where He applies the same. That’s why the author of the letter to the Hebrews uses the image of a double-edged sword to describe how God’s word ministers to us.

From the very beginning, God’s word was spoken. And God’s spoken word was/is creational (Genesis 1). For through God’s word, the world and everything in it were created.

Consequently, in these last days, God’s word was also spoken. Hebrews 1:2  reveals that Jesus Christ spoke God’s word in these last days.

Remember, God created the universe through Jesus (Hebrews 1:2). And in these last days, God had appointed Jesus heir of all things (Hebrews 1:2). Jesus is sustaining all these things through the word (Hebrews 1:3).

In Hebrews 2:1-3, the word of God is gospel-focused. That is, salvational. And in Hebrews 3:7-8, God’s word is proclamation-natured. It therefore convicts.

Therefore, as a double-edged blade, God’s word is also able to cut our hearts and expose the sin residing therein. And in so doing, God’s word is able to transform a person from a non-believer to a believer courtesy of faith (Romans 10:17). It all starts with His word exposing our sin and God’s judgment against it.

Ultimately, God’s word is also a timeless standard of righteousness. You only have to obey and apply the word of God. And this is because God is always committed to fulfilling the promises that are contained in His Word (Psalm 138:2, Numbers 23:19, and Isaiah 55:10-11).

Prayer/Blessing

Lord God, stand in awe of Your knowledge. I surrender unto You that You may love and provide for me according to your will. I pray this in Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Daily Bible Reading

Philippians 1-4 (see How to Read the Bible in One Year or How to Read the Bible (for Beginners))