Sharp Shooter

"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."  

Hebrews 4:12

Think about how the Roman soldier back in the day would treat his sword? He would clean it, polish it, sharpen it, care for it. Always know where it is and keep it close at hand.

And to bring it forward to the 21st century, what about the modern soldier and his weapon? It needs to be kept in perfect condition. The last thing he wants is for his gun to jam when his life or his brother’s life depends upon it. He needs to be practised at drawing his weapon as quick as possible and a master of the targets at the shooting range.

That’s how we need to treat the word of God. We need to know it intimately, be certain how it fits together, care about it, polish it, and make sure it is always ready to fire. And that means being in the Word, reading it, praying through it, speaking to friends about it and learning scripture off by heart, so that it is familiar and effective in our hands.