Mid-week reflection

Based on Scripture Union, "The Bible in a Year"

25 May. day 262

Consider

Throughout May [and continuing into June] at our Sunday evening services we have been looking at the Bible as “The Word of God”. We’ve learned for example that the Bible is “God Breathed” [2 Tim. 3: 16]. That is to say that each of the forty or so individual human authors was directly inspired by God so that, although it was complied over a period of a thousand years, it is amazingly consistent. It’s an awesome thought that the book that you are hold in your hand is actually backed by the power of the Creator of the universe and it’s just as relevant to YOU right NOW as it ever has been to anyone else in history.

In this week’s mid-week reflection the unknown author of Hebrews compares God’s word to a sword that penetrates to the marrow and pierces the innermost secrets of our heart.

As you read the Bible, either in private study or in the fellowship of a home group, you’ll discover that it can cut like a scalpel into your very soul. Sometimes you’ll find out more about yourself than you’d like to. You might even be tempted to stop reading because living in the glare of God’s truth seems too much to bare. But stick to the task and read on! Open up your wounds to God. Show him who you really are and act on what you discover about yourself and about God. It will not be easy but the rewards are immeasurable.

Re read Hebrews 4: 12-13.

Reflect on....

·         God’s word is not just something from the ancient past but “living and active” [v12]. What particular situations do you find yourself in now where the bible can guide or help?

·         What is it like to live where, “nothing is hidden from God’s sight” and “everything is laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account” [v.13]? How does this reality change your priorities? How does it affect your relationships with others? Especially what impact does it have on decisions you are about to take today?

·         If you are not all ready in one, will joining a house group enhance your understanding of what God has to say to you through the bible? If so speak with me, Mark or Sheila

Pray

For the word of God to be alive in you and for the courage to let it change your life.