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The Mirror of God's Word

For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and the marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. - Hebrews 4:12 As we look into the mirror of God’s word, we see ourselves reflected by the image it portrays. We are contrasted by its portrait of perfection. It is designed to separate our chaff from our wheat. It brings death to our sin natures and shatters our illusions of who we pretend to be or think we are in the light of His perfection. It breaks the bones of the staying soul, like a shepherd deals with a staying sheep. If we are truly His, we will look into our reflection in His word and be willing to allow Him to adjust us accordingly. We will let the truth change us and not attempt to change the truth to suit ourselves. When conviction begins to mar the image of who we think we are in its light, we will let it have its perfect work in us and not run away; for conviction is like a grain of sand in an oyster shell; it is the necessary irritant that grows the pearl. Copyright 2024 by H. D. Shively Devotionals | Cafe Logos Homepage