Devotion 1/28, Christ the Living Word

For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart.

Hebrews 4:12

Jesus Christ is the Living Word of God, who is traced to every page of the written Word of God. All that He is, stands in stark contrast to all that we are. His penetrating eyes search out all that is rooted in the fallen soul of man. His Word of Truth exposes everything in me that is not of Christ: my-self, my-hypocrisy, my-insincerity, and my-unbelief.

So penetratingly piercing is the Word of God, that it has the ability to separate the soul of man from the born-again spirit, just as the butcher’s razor-sharp knife slices the joint of meat from the marrow-bone. The Spirit of the living God is able to judge the deepest thoughts and intentions of the heart of every man.

Every spoken Word from the lips of Christ are Life and Truth. All the written Words of Scripture give wholeness and health to those who believe. How vital to take His Word deep into our hearts. God’s purpose, for all who believe, is to conform us into the image and likeness of Christ, and the stark reality of Scripture is the contrast of God’s amazing grace towards us… with our own rebellion. It contrasts His faithfulness with our unbelief.

Lord, your Word is our truth and guide. We do not come to you for permission but for your guidance. Your compassion, blessings, love, mercy and grace overflow in myself and my brothers and sisters in Christ. We ask for the strength needed to be the best version of us. We seek to be the person you see in us. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Lord, you are the Way, the Truth and the Life. That’s really all we need. You define our path, you make it clear through your Word the Truth, and You are what gives us life through your Spirit filling our soul. You are everything we need. You sustain us and You provide. Thank you for loving us as your own and filling our hearts with a constant craving to be closer to you each and everyday. Thank you, Lord for Your unending love. Thank you, Lord. Amen.