Cutting Through!

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.
HEBREWS 4:12 AMP

His powerful Word is sharp as a surgeon’s scalpel, cutting through everything, whether doubt or defense, laying us open to listen and obey. Nothing and no one is impervious to God’s Word. We can’t get away from it—no matter what. Hebrews 4:12 MSG

One of the greatest mysteries is the Word of God. Irrespective of your perspective, the Word would always make impact. There is revealed truth in the written Word, there is power in the spoken Word and there is the Person and power of the Word himself, through whom ALL things are created. No matter where you look, you just cannot ignore this fact.

Why is this important? Today's extract tells us why: in the same verse, you get a view of the different dimensions of the Word. First it is LIVING AND ACTIVE. You don't refer to an inanimate object as living. It is full of power. Anything referred to as powerful has in itself the capacity and capability to make things happen. The Word is seen as operative, energizing and effective. From the days of creation till today, men are still testifying to the power of an encounter with the Word.

Secondly, there is nothing in this life that can withstand its truth. It is the standard of truth, and all lives rise and fall according to its standards. Whatever direction you apply it, it is fit for purpose and relevant to the times. We are the ones who choose to ignore its warnings and promptings. Unfortunately, the Word wasn't sent to make us comfortable, but to make us rapture - ready. Once you don't fit according to the measure of the Word, then you don't go.

Thirdly, the Word tells me who I really am. When it is sent, spoken or read, it is a mirror against which I must review my life. I can tell myself I have done my best, yet the Word will tell me its not good enough. In the final analysis, whose opinion counts: mine or the Word's? All the deepest secrets and intents of the heart are laid bare; the WHY behind the WHAT that I do is revealed for what it is. There's nothing I can hide, and nowhere to run to avoid the scrutiny.

He needs to do the surgery. He needs to cut out the excess and the unnecessary, so I can be fit for purpose and ready for the assignments ahead. God does not waste resources; can he count on me to allow him work through his Word? Can he count on you? His time of favour is here.