The Power Of The Word

For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword.

Hebrews 4:12

A young German monk desperately wanted to find relief for his tormented soul. He prayed, studied, and even went on a pilgrimage to Rome, but he still found no peace. Finally, when studying Paul’s letter to the Romans, the eyes of his heart were opened: “The righteous will live by faith” (Romans 1:17 NIV). Martin Luther, the father of the Protestant Reformation, finally found the assurance he had sought for so long.

Because the Word of God is alive (Hebrews 4:12), it is able to bring about changes of all sorts. Whereas Martin Luther was able to find assurance of salvation through faith alone, another person may find freedom from anxiety through knowledge of God’s sovereign control over life. The Word of God is used by the Holy Spirit to probe the deepest parts of the human heart and bring illumination. Perhaps there is an area of life where change has eluded you. If you will search the Word of God, you will discover the truth the Holy Spirit can use to satisfy your deepest longing (Proverbs 2:1–5).

The Word of God will bring forth the will of God in the life of the willing child of God.