Hebrews 4:12 Archives - Rock of Revelation https://rockofrevelation.org/tag/hebrews-412/ Uncovering the foundations of the Faith Mon, 28 Feb 2022 13:10:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 197607670 Just Do It! https://rockofrevelation.org/2022/02/23/a-meaty-morsel/ https://rockofrevelation.org/2022/02/23/a-meaty-morsel/#respond Wed, 23 Feb 2022 09:47:46 +0000 https://rockofrevelation.org/?p=3112 When my daughter was two years old, she curiously watched a caterpillar crawling on a leaf in our friend's yard. That same afternoon when we got home, she took a sheet of paper and drew a crude, but very recognizable representation of a caterpillar and brought it to me. I was impressed and said from

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]]> When my daughter was two years old, she curiously watched a caterpillar crawling on a leaf in our friend’s yard. That same afternoon when we got home, she took a sheet of paper and drew a crude, but very recognizable representation of a caterpillar and brought it to me. I was impressed and said from that moment that she would become an artist one day. It has taken her years of drawing, coloring and practice, but today she works in a successful career as a graphic designer.

So many times I have said to my family, “Do you want to know how to get good at something (drawing, singing, playing piano, speaking, writing, praying, etc. You fill in the blank…)? The answer is always, “then do that thing!” The more you practice a skill the better you get at it. This same principle applies to knowing and understanding God’s Word. The more you read and study your Bible, the more honed your spiritual senses will be to discern God’s Will for you and the enemy’s tactics against you.

“But solid food (the deeper understanding of God’s Word) belongs to those who are mature, that is, those who by reason of practice have their senses exercised (honed) to discern both good and evil.” (Hebrews 5:14)

The Word of God is a powerful resource for us. It is a weapon we can use against the devil. It teaches us and convicts us in our own daily walk. It helps us be better witnesses by bringing to our remembrance the things Jesus taught us. It gives us deep insight into the character of God and His will for our lives. It nourishes our soul like a big piece of steak does for our stomachs.

“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)

As you read and study the Word of God, the Holy Spirit will help you pull up verses that can help you in every situation you may face in your life–verses of encouragement, verses of admonition, verses of comfort, and more. Dig into the word today! It is always a meaty morsel to feed your spirit. You can do it!

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]]> https://rockofrevelation.org/2022/02/23/a-meaty-morsel/feed/ 0 3112 Honing a Habit https://rockofrevelation.org/2022/01/26/honing-a-habit/ https://rockofrevelation.org/2022/01/26/honing-a-habit/#respond Wed, 26 Jan 2022 08:07:58 +0000 https://rockofrevelation.org/?p=3039 When I first married my husband, I applauded him for his patience with my meager cooking skills. Over the years, I have developed a love of cooking and a courage to experiment with new recipes. But one thing that frustrates me the most in the kitchen is a dull knife. We bought a couple of

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]]> When I first married my husband, I applauded him for his patience with my meager cooking skills. Over the years, I have developed a love of cooking and a courage to experiment with new recipes. But one thing that frustrates me the most in the kitchen is a dull knife. We bought a couple of new knives and the first time I used them I quickly realized how inefficient my old knives had become over time. So, I dug an old whetstone out of my drawer and gave all my old knives a new, crisp edge.
A habit of daily Bible reading is like sharpening your knife on a whetstone. A dull knife does not get sharp after only one or two swipes. It takes time and patience to get the blade super sharp to be effective. But once it is sharp it is easier to keep it sharp with daily attention. The same is with wielding God’s Word. In order to be most effective, we have to be ever sharpened with daily reading and study. It takes time and patience to hone our habit of daily Bible study. It not only becomes a powerful weapon against our enemy, but it also sharpens and strengthens us from within as well.

“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 joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.” Hebrews 4:12 NKJV

Are you practicing your Word-wielding skills each day? Do you feel a bit rusty or dull in your understanding of God’s Word? Don’t let your sword sit in its sheath and collect dust. Pull out your Bible and dig in. It may take some patience to get your Bible reading habit honed again, but it is so worth it. It will help you be much more effective in your daily work and witness. Don’t give up! You will see fruit in your life if you persevere in your daily Bible-reading habit.

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