Alive and Powerful

[Heb 4:12]

Hebrews 4:12 (NKJV) 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.

Thoughts: The Greek word enthymesis (en-thoo’-may-sis), used here at Heb 4:12 and in Mt 9:4 and 12:25, is the unexpressed and hidden thing in man which God’s omniscience sees and judges.

Intents: This Greek word ennoia (en’-noy-ah) is from en, a preposition meaning (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and the word nous (nooce) meaning mind or understanding. So, its what you have “in-mind” or your “state of mind.”

God’s Word is the only thing sharp enough to separate the soul and spirit. The soul and spirit make up the heart, and they function as one. We can distinguish between them only by an in-depth study of the Scriptures.

The context here is laboring to enter into God’s rest (Heb 4:11) Here, the writer talks about the Word, since laboring in the Word is one of the greatest things we can do to enter into that rest (1Tim 5:17).

The whole subject of this chapter has been the rest of God. As stated in Hebrews 4:2, the way we enter into God’s rest is through faith in Jesus. So, the writer now summarizes by bringing us back to the faith we professed when we received Christ. Since Jesus has overcome all opposition and is now enthroned on high, we need to not waiver in our faith.

My Proclamation:

The Word of God is alive and powerful in me. I am determined to think about the Scriptures. I will walk in the Word.

God bless you my friend,

— Dwight Hammond