Hebrews 4:12, “For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.”

Joshua 1:8, “This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.”

John 6:63, “It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life.”

So I was taking a walk earlier today, trying to exercise my knee. While I was walking, I was also meditating on the word of God. Specifically Hebrews 4:12. God began to reveal the power of his word to me.

John let’s us know that the words God speak are spirit and life.

By definition Quickeneth or quickened means to bring to life or make alive.

So then it is the spirit of God that brings life. The word of God Is spirit and it is life.

By definition, meditate is to think deeply or carefully about.

Joshua, tells us that by meditating on the word of God we will make our way prosperous and have good success. Why? Because we are keeping his word in our mouths and on our minds. We speak it and think about it. Eventually, we will start to do it!

So we now understand that God’s word is life giving and life transforming. We speak what we think. What we think is acted out in the body.

For example, they say age is a number or state of mind. If you think that you are too old to do certain things, eventually you will also speak those same words. Then finally, you body will start to line up with what you think and speak!

The Bible says that the power of life and death is in your tongue (Proverbs18:21). It also say as a man thinks, some he is (Proverbs 23:7).

You may say/think you are too old to roller skate, play basketball, dance, etc. The next thing you know you begin to feel body aches and pains well beyond your years – simply because the words you though and spoke gave life to your words. In other words, you spoke your words into existence.

You can speak life or you can speak death. Either way, your words will create results that you must deal with. You can be positive – and speak life and success. Or you can be negative – and speak death and failure.

Let’s consider meditating a little further…

When we meditate on God’s word, we consider it deeply. We prayerfully repeat the verse in our minds, asking God to open our understanding. In our study time, (I recommend a good study Bible – Thompson Chain Reference Bible is what I use). Run references on the scripture to amplify your knowledge. God will open up your understanding.

This is how you make your way successful.

Hebrews tells us about the power of the word of God. This verse starts by saying God’s word is life (quick), it is powerful , and it is sharp.

By definition sharp means precise.

God’s work is so precise that it can cut better than a two edged sword. God’s work can separate soul from spirit, joint from marrow. AND it can discern .

By definition discern means to perceive or recognize.

God’s work can perceive or recognize the thoughts AND intents of your heart!!

Wow!! That is all powerful – nothing stronger.

So with understanding this amplification, let us look deeper…

So as we meditate carefully and prayerfully on God’s word. We make our way prosperous and have good success, because God’s word is life giving and life transforming. We apply the word to our life, and walk in it. We may stumble our way as we initially attempt this, but that same word is creating life as we walk by faith. So now our thoughts and perceptions have changed and begin to line up with the word.

The word says that by his stripes we are healed. I meditate on this word and apply it to my life. I am now speaking words of healing – proclaiming it. My mind is now renewed and I do not react in the same manner as I used to when I feel the pain or hear a bad report from the doctor. Because I am trusting God and standing on his word.

The word of God is precise – it is cutting away the dead parts. Those old thoughts, beliefs and ideas that were not in-line with God’s word. Simultaneously, it is creating new, regenerating, and restoring that which the enemy has tried to destroy in us. That is why it is two-edged – it cuts going in and coming out, to accomplish God’s will.

This is the power of Gods word!

This is why we meditate on the word of God.

So I encourage you to exercise your faith. Dive into the word and meditate on it day and night. Watch what a difference it makes in your life!

Have a blessed day and please feel free to share your comments.!!