God's word is alive. Hebrews 4:12 says, "For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires." This truth was made real to me the other night when I was out with a group of friends.
We visited a home, garden, and craft show at the local fairgrounds. One of our friends had a display there. He told us that the amount of visitors was down from previous shows. Current economic conditions being what they are, the amount of people looking for his services has dropped off.
Later that evening we met some more friends at a restaurant. I discovered that someone else is going through a rough time with a client that supplies his company with a lot of business. This has created a severe problem.
We had a good size group at the restaurant. I was at one end of the table and these two men sat across from each other at the other end. There was a lot of conversation going on. All of a sudden my ears were tuned into their conversation. They were talking about their businesses and what they were facing. The next thing I hear is Scripture! These two men were encouraging each other with the Word of God! I WAS BLESSED! Their conversation stuck with me the whole evening! It still inspires me!
That's the power of the Word! Deuteronomy 8:3 says, "Yes, he humbled you by letting you go hungry and then feeding you with manna, a food previously unknown to you and your ancestors. He did it to teach you that people do not live by bread alone; rather, we live by every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord."
My two friends know this. They know the power of God's Word. They also know the power of prayer. Please pray for them, lift up their families and their businesses. Please pray that their faith would be strengthened, that their patience is long, and that their friends are many.
I remember the words of the men Jesus talked to on the road to Emmaus when they realized who He was (Luke 24:13-34). "Didn't our hearts burn within us as he talked with us on the road and explained the Scriptures to us?"
May your heart burn within you. God bless y'all real good.
2 comments:
Thank you Knuckles your testimony of these men has all so touched my heart I am so blessed. What an awesome God! Thank you Jesus I love you. Father hold these men in your hands clear the way for them to see your blessings everyday. May their eyes be only for you, use them and keep them safe. May your Glory fall upon them and all who cross their path. I love you Jesus thank you and in your most holy name Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.
I saw one of these two men last night.... he said he feels famous now! lol
Amen Anonymous! Our God is a BIG God. I heard a pastor recently say that these times will provide great opportunities for the church to be the church. Let us be a generous people, as you are generous, Lord.
I am just beginning a reading of the book of Hebrews. What struck me almost immediately is the word WORD. Hebrews 1:1-2 says "God, after He spoke long ago to the fathers in the prophets in many portions and in many ways, in these last days has spoken to us in His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the world." (NAS) Jesus is the Word manifested in human flesh.
"So, faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ." (NAS) It seems then that it is in being exposed to the word that brings about faith. These men were doing exactly what the scriptures call us too. Encouraging our brothers and sisters in the faith. I never get bored seeing God work through His children.
Thanks for the very timely word, you Knucklehead!
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