I have a friend who will be having surgery this coming week, for hip replacement. He will definitely be going as they say "under the knife" The surgeon's scalpel is one of the sharpest instruments used for surgery. That instrument is able to cut through skin and muscle very easily.
The Hebrew writer describes the Bible as being like a sharp blade, in the form of a sword, that is able to cut through to the soul and spirit, and penetrate our hearts. I take this to mean that the Word of God is able to cut through the selfish sinful intents of the heart, and help remove the ugly destructive spiritual decay, that is there.
The Word of God is able (through the spiritual surgeon: The Holy Spirit) to cut through the bad worldly intentions, and help us remove what is wrong in accordance with God's teachings.
In essence what the Hebrew writer is saying is that: God's Word will convict us of sin, and set us on a path of spiritual health. That is if we cooperate with the Holy Spirit. It is like with any health procedure, the patient must submit to the treatment, in order to get well.
I don't know what is in your heart today? But I pray that if you need to surrender your life to the one who can provide the spiritual treatment to make you spiritually whole again, the Lord Jesus Christ, is waiting for you! GP
Photo by David Castillo Dominici. Published on 11 September 2014 Stock photo - Image ID: 100287037