How Valid is the Bible Today

FaithWalkDaily October 23,2008

For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. ~Heb 4:12

This is the first Scripture verse I ever memorized many years ago. It has come alive in my heart and soul and effects how I live my life.

God's word created the universe and everything in it, including mankind. Do you suppose it stopped there? No, eventually, it's the same word that prophesied and announced the virgin conception of Jesus. It's the same word that spoke to my heart the day I decided to follow Jesus.

God's word is alive and as sharp today as when He called forth light. It separates the wheat from the chaff. It creates conflict in us to cause us to search ourselves deeply for any trace of sin. It cuts to the core, revealing every dark cranny, as it sharpens our awareness and roots out obstacles to our growth.

Do you trust in God's word implicitly? It seems that we've fallen prey to disbelief and must once again turn to God's word for answers, direction and hope.

The word of God is living and active today. It's still the best guide for living.

Heavenly Father, renew our faith and cause us to rely on Your word, not that of the world we live in. Would we be a people who put our trust in You alone, seeking Your word for daily living. In Jesus' name we pray, amen.