I've been thinking a lot about the power of God's Word in our lives, and I came across a verse in Jeremiah I had never noticed before. As soon as I saw it, I knew it would be my addition to Word-Filled Wednesday.
"Is not my word like fire," declares the Lord, "and like a hammer that breaks a rock in pieces?" Jeremiah 23:29 NIV
God's Word as a fire, burning away the dross of our sin and leaving only the purified image of its Creator. God's Word as a hammer, pounding at the hardness of our hearts and sin.
Great images to contemplate, aren't they?
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Great images to contemplate, aren't they?
Thanks for stopping by. Be sure to stop by the 160 Acre Woods for more Word-Filled Wednesday.
Wow! That is quite the reminder. God's word sometimes does come to us as fire and hammer's. I think we need that sometimes. I like it better when He directs those things to other people though and not towards me :)...I love the open book on your header. Great visual and pretty colors
ReplyDeleteOh WOW! I LOVE that scripture and picture. I'm going to go check this out again!
ReplyDeleteHappy WFW!
Beth
I know a song about this! (smile)
ReplyDelete"God's Word is like a hammer,
That breaketh the rock in twain,
A lamp to guide our footsteps,
And a light on the stormy main,
A sword that has two edges,
And a mirror ourselves to see.
Oh yes, this is the Book of Books,
The B-I-B-L-E !
That is such a powerful visual!! Love it; It really strikes to the heart how strong God's word really is! Great WFW!
ReplyDeleteOh Jo! AWESOME verse and super picture! I LOVE it!
ReplyDeleteHuggles!
Powerful powerful powerful! Perfect!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love this verse. It's one that my husband and I declare over our lives all the time.
ReplyDeleteGod's word is truly life.
Thanks for sharing it.
Have a great Word-filled-Wednesday.
Vickie
This is simply amazing. I admit that although I have read the Bible 3 times this verse never jumped out at me for some reason. I can't believe I missed it! I love it, though, and the visual that you put with it is awesome! Happy WFW!
ReplyDeleteWow! Love it! Thank you for sharing...
ReplyDeleteFeeling the heat of that fire today.
ReplyDeletepeace~elaine
Yes the Refiners Fire, what true beauty it is!!!!
ReplyDeleteYes, it does remind us of the power of His word. And it still amazes me that we have it right at our fingertips. We are blessed!
ReplyDeleteWow, that is very powerful.
ReplyDeleteGreat post! I love these words and the picture you made is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteJoanne.. wow.. very powerful indeed!
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