"For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any double-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart."I remember in high school, Mr. Lin would always be praying and preaching about how the word of God is "sharper than any double-edged sword." He'd say this before every bible study. What does that mean? It means that the word of God has the power to pierce any soul -- today. Even now.
The outreach event that AAIV threw this past Saturday was actually extremely good. Each performance was coupled with a heart-wrenching story of how good our God is and how he has worked in the hardships of their life. The part that troubles me is how when people describe the event, they use "actually." It was "actually" very good.
Because we're so surprised when the word of God is actually powerful. I think this attitude is even present when we go to AAIV Large group. We go not expecting to be fed but we go out of habit, and when it's good -- it's was "actually" good.
Of course, whether AAIV Large group is actually doing a good job of presenting the gospel is another story, but -- have I lost faith? Have we lost faith? If I don't believe in the power of God's word than why do I call myself a Christian? Is the power that overcame sin and death, that loves all things, is it not powerful enough to remove my friends' doubts? Why am I so scared to share my faith -- why am I so ashamed of the gospel?
For our faith brings healing and light amidst pain and darkness, for our faith can move mountains, can move nations -- it can certainly move our friends.
Father, your word is sharper than any double-edged sword. Pierce our souls.
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