.attitude of the heart.

Today = Hebrews 3:1- 4:13 + Genesis 48 + Psalm 38

The passage in Hebrews is super good today. Not that it wouldn't be normally.. but sometimes things just strike you and get to your heart. Such is the case here:

"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. Nothing in all creation is hidden from God's sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account."  (Hebrews 4:12-13)

Wow, what a challenge. Nothing we ever say or do is hidden from God. I love the part that his word is living and active, though it scares the crap out of me at the same time. Sometimes the Bible seems full of nice stories, comforting words and prayers in time of trouble.. but it is so much more than that. It is controversial and revolutionary. It is unlike anything else. For truly it is what can get to our hearts, 'dividing soul and spirit.' God is infinitely more perfect than we are, and we are judged by his standard. Who can uphold it? Surely we can't. We flinch and fall instantly at the slightest pressure. Jesus as the substitute truly is the greatest gift. My prayer is that when God does look at the thoughts and attitudes of my heart, that it will be more Jesus's and less mine.