Friday, September 04, 2009

September 4 - Penetrating Word

The new Useful Breath Reading Schedule begins on Monday, September 7. You can get through the entire Bible by reading six days each week. Daily readings include: OT History & Prophets / OT Poetry / NT Gospel / NT Acts & Letters.
2009-10 Useful Breath Reading Schedule (PDF)

Overview of: Bible FAQs

Today's Reading:
Hebrews 4:1 - 14

Focus Verses: Hebrews 4:12-13

12 For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. 13 Nothing in all creation is hidden from God's sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account.

Insight:
Nothing is hidden from God. God's word is alive and active; his truth is penetrating and able to cut to the heart of everything in creation. Even our thoughts and attitudes are an open book to God. God's truth must be heeded because we are all accountable to him.

Response and Action:
I recognize that God knows me better than I know myself. I will look to his word for guidance in my life. His word is able to help me see my own motives and attitudes. I will meditate on God's word and hide it in my heart. I will let the truth of God's word shape and direct me.

Almighty God, before you my heart is open, all my desires are known, and none of my secrets are hidden. Cleanse the thoughts of my heart by the power of your Holy Spirit. Guide me and teach me through your word. Help me to love you with my whole heart, and to live in your truth, that I might bring you glory. Amen.

Resources:
Life with God: Reading the Bible for Spiritual Transformation
by Richard Foster