THE SHARP SWORD

“For the word of God is alive and powerful.
It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit,
between joint and marrow.
It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires. Nothing in all creation is hidden from God.
Everything is naked and exposed before his eyes,
and he is the one to whom we are accountable.

So then, since we have a great High Priest
who has entered heaven,
Jesus the Son of God,
let us hold firmly to what we believe. 
This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for he faced all of the same testing we do,
yet he did not sin. 
So let us come boldly to the throne
of our gracious God.
There we will receive his mercy,
and we will find grace
to help us when we need it most.”

(Book of Hebrews 4:12-16)

“But now, take your money and a traveler’s bag. And if you don’t have a sword, sell your cloak and buy one!” Jesus