“For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.” Hebrews 4:12
 
This verse is written in the context of God’s rest as seem in the following verses:
“Therefore, since a promise remains of entering His rest, let us fear lest any of you seem to have come short of it.  Hebrews 4:1  
 
“Let us therefore be diligent to enter that rest, lest anyone fall  after the same example of disobedience Hebrews 4:11
(Check the ‘therefore’ from Hebrews 3:7-4:12)
 
Now look at the characteristics of God’s word in this verse:
It is living (a live not dead).
It is powerful (effective).
It is sharper than any two-edged sword (deep cutting).
It is a discerner (able to judge the thoughts and intents of the heart).
 
Hebrews 4:13 tells us,
“And there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are naked and open to the eyes of Him to whom we must give account.”
 
Vs. 14-16 tells of Christ’s superior position,
“Seeing then that we have a great High Priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession,
For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin.
Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.”
 
Consider the ‘let us’ in this passage:
‘let us hold fast our confession’
‘let us come boldly to the throne of grace’
Also in Hebrews 10:
“Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water.” Vs.22
 
“Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who  promised is faithful. Vs. 23
“And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works. Vs. 24
 
Read the Book of Hebrews again.  It tell us of Christ’s superiority.  A statement  in the introduction of Hebrews in my study Bible says,
“Pressing on in Christ produces tested faith, self-discipline, and a visible love seen in good works.”
 
Christ is superior in all ways: His person, His position, His work;  He is the all knowing, the all  powerful and the all seeing God of eternity.  Nothing is out of the presence of our Lord and Savior God!
 
I close with Hebrews 10:25,
“Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.
 
As you read God’s word, there is no rush.  Stop and meditate.  If a verse catches your attention, follow it through and lose yourself in the wonder and glory of our Savior, our living Word.
 
We love, adore and worship you, Lord!  Amen