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. Nothing in all creation is hidden from God. Everything is naked and exposed before his eyes, and he is the one to whom we are accountable.
Hebrews 4:12-13
And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
Romans 12:2
The thief (Satan) does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I (Jesus) have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly (Living life God’s way by repenting of our ways that only lead to bondage and death).
John 10:10
The Word, the Bible, is alive. That’s why it’s often referred to as “The Living Word.”
How is it alive? Well, when we come to Jesus and repent of our sins, the Holy Spirit comes into our lives and helps us grow to become more like Jesus in every way. For instance, if I have unforgiveness in my life, Jesus knows that will bring me harm emotionally, mentally and physically. So the Holy Spirit living in me as a Christian will help me by reminding me to be a person who now forgives others. It may not be easy to live out at first, but the Holy Spirit keeps reminding me to be forgiving and that changes me. If I need help in my marriage, the Holy Spirit will point that out to bring joy to my marriage. And so on…
That’s why the Bible is called The Living Word. If we’ve asked Jesus into our lives and repented of our sins, He’ll continue to make us free indeed by transforming us into His likeness. And, that’s a very good thing. All He asks is that we be willing to let the Word (Him) live in us.
God bless,
Mark