Two Edged Sword

 Two Edged Sword

October 20, 2025

Hebrews 4:12-13

12 For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and ableto judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart. 13 And there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are open and laid bare to the eyes of Him with whom we have to do.

I don’t know about you, but to me, human nature is a mystery. Why do people do the crazy things that they do? What did they mean when they said that? When you wife says, “Nothing is the matter”, what does she really mean? Yes, human nature is a mystery and the intentions of the heart are hidden for the most part. That is why we need the sword of the Spirit. The Word of God is sharper that any two edged sword and is able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart. The Lord desires to heal the hearts of troubled souls and to bring peace to their innermost man. In order to do this, it is the Spirit of God that can discern their innermost thoughts. If we are going to minister to the wounds of a hurting people, we need the wisdom of the Spirit to know what is going on in their innermost being. Without the Word of God, we are blind and deaf to the real needs of people. So pray for people and meditate on the Word; I think Psalms and Proverbs are particularly helpful in understanding the heart. For example, look at Psalm 10:

Psalms 10:16-18

16 The LORD is King forever and ever;

Nations have perished from His land.

17 O LORD, You have heard the desire of the humble;

You will strengthen their heart, You will incline Your ear

18 To vindicate the orphan and the oppressed,

So that man who is of the earth will no longer cause terror.

The Lord hears the true desires of the heart and comforts the orphan and oppressed spirit. True peace comes from the King of Kings and Lord of Lords, who is the only one that can banish terror from the earth.

So wield the Sword of the Spirit, and let it guide you when you pray for someone who is heart sick and afraid. The Word will reveal exactly what is needed to drive the fear away and bring peace to a hurting soul.