Daily Devotional
What Does the Bible Do?
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
May 2, 2021
Ponder This
The Word of God is pulsating with life because it presents a living person: Jesus. The Bible is like a sword, dividing our innermost beings between soul (mind, emotion and will) and spirit (the innermost part of our nature that enables us to know and worship God). The Bible discerns and criticizes. It speaks to us first to convict us of sin and bring us to Jesus—and if we do not adhere to its power, it can condemn us. Once we belong to Jesus, it searches us so that it may set us apart from the world and develop us as God’s children.
The Bible also works against Satan himself. When we face spiritual battles, our only strategy should be pointing the enemy to Scripture. When we go to battle, we must not forget our sword: the Word of God.
Practice This
The Bible is a sword that protects us against our enemy, Satan. This week, identify and memorize at least two Scriptures that will help you guard against Satan’s attacks.
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FOR YOUR GIFT TO THE MINISTRY
Front Porch Moments by Gayle Foster
WITH KEY INSIGHTS FROM HER FATHER, ADRIAN ROGERS
I try to unplug each morning with Jesus with just my rocking chair, my Bible, and a pen.
Having a secret place is very important because I know that Jesus is always there waiting for me. I know where I can find Him! His presence is everywhere, but there are places where it is so thick you can cut it with a knife. You may not even have a front porch, but there is a secret place for you as well. God’s invitations are for anyone who will respond. There is no more important request than the one found in Psalm 27:8: “My heart has heard You say, ‘Come and talk with Me.’ And my heart responds, ‘Lord, I am coming.’”
