Day 6

Scripture to Read: Hebrews 4:12

As we read Hebrews 4:12, it seems like there is a shift in thought from what God had the writer of Hebrews writing. But that is not the case. God is making the point that with everything that has been written so far, that this information is not for mere intellectual knowledge, but that it is the Word of God and that it needs to be obeyed. The reason God’s Word must be obeyed is that it is living, active, and full of power. God, by His Word, spoke everything into existence. God’s Word is so powerful that God has the longest chapter in His Word, Psalm 119, layout for us the incredible things God’s Word does for everyone who obeys His Word. For instance, we keep our way pure, by obeying His Word (Psalm 119:9), we stay away from sin, by obeying His Word (Psalm 119:11), His Word is our powerful counselor (Psalm 119:24), His Word gives us strength (Psalm 119:28), His Word revives us (Psalm 119:93), His Word lights our way in life and gives us understanding (Psalm 119:105, 130) and so much more. God’s Word also pierces the soul (our mind, our will, and our emotions) and spirit. Without Christ, our spirit is dead, but Christ gives our spirit life through His Holy Spirit. This is why we must renew our minds (Romans 12:2; Ephesians 4:23) daily through His Word. God’s Word must not just be read daily but obeyed, so we honor our Lord in all we do.

Challenge & Application

What did you learn today about God’s Word? Who needs this truth shared with them and when will you share it with them?

Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!

Devotionals from this week

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Day 1

We see today that Hebrews 4:1 begins with the word “therefore,” so we know that we are considering all that God has shared with us so far in Hebrews 1, 2, and 3. We have to remember that Hebrews was written as a letter and that there were no chapters and verses when it was first written. So God is leading the writer of Hebrews to continue to ...

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Day 2

As we continue to walk through God’s Word, we read in Hebrews 4:3 that God’s rest is for everyone who has believed in Him, who have put their complete trust in God the Father through Christ Jesus, our Lord. But we also see in Hebrews 4:3 that there are many who miss God’s rest, by choice, because they chose, and still choose today, not to bel...

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Day 3

We continue to examine Hebrews 4, and today we focus on Hebrews 4:6-7. We find the word “therefore” again reminding us that everything we’ve read so far ties directly to what we’re about to read and learn. God uses the writer of Hebrews to give us more Good News. The Good News is that God has provided, through our Lord Jesus Christ, for all m...

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Day 4

The perfect “rest” we find in our Lord God Almighty, through our Lord Jesus Christ, will not be fully complete, fully received until Christ returns for His church (His bride), or until we go home to be with our Lord. Every believer that has already been called home has entered that perfect “rest” in our King. The “rest” that Joshua mentioned ...

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Day 5

As we focus on Hebrews 4:10-11, we continue to unpack what God’s “rest” is all about. All of us who have surrendered to Christ as Lord and Savior realize, or we should recognize, that we can “rest” from the weariness of trying to earn God’s favor through our good works. There are so many people today who think that their good works, that thei...

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Day 6

As we read Hebrews 4:12, it seems like there is a shift in thought from what God had the writer of Hebrews writing. But that is not the case. God is making the point that with everything that has been written so far, that this information is not for mere intellectual knowledge, but that it is the Word of God and that it needs to be obeyed. Th...

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Day 7

As we finish Hebrews 4, we find that nothing is hidden from the God of all creation. It’s a reminder that even when Adam and Eve tried to hide their sin and nakedness, God knew all along where they were and what they had done. God is Omniscient (All-Knowing), and to think we can hide anything from Him is foolish. “Therefore” is the word that ...

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