Daily Word

Let us therefore strive to enter that rest, so that no one may fall from that same sort of disobedience. For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and spirit, of joints and marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. And no creature is hidden from sight, but all are naked and exposed to the eyes of him to whom we must give an account. Hebrews 4:11-13. This again (therefore strive to enter that rest) emphasizes the need for perseverance. It should be remembered, however, that salvation is based not on good works but on Jesus’ high priestly sacrifice, and anything believers can do to please God comes from His working in them. The opposite of perseverance is disobedience, the sin of the faithless exodus generation. The warning continues: faithless disobedience will not go unnoticed. Usually this phrase (word of God) in Hebrews refers to the message of salvation, but here the “word” is pictured as God’s personal utterance, living, active, sharp, piercing, and discerning, with eyes that expose. The Word of God then acts as God Himself, so that one’s innermost thoughts and intentions are exposed. This happens constantly in Christians lives. Today is a reminder that the sin you continue to walk in and think no one else knows about is laid bare and exposed before God. Turn to His Word and as you hear His voice allow it to penetrate deep within…and then persevere!