*DAILY DEW 14/FEBRUARY/2023* *The Demands of The Word* _Key Bible Text:_ *"For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart."* (Hebrews 4:12 (KJV)) _Bible Insight:_ The word of God is a discerner. It will unmask you. It will see through to your nakedness, your motives and your hidden thoughts. The Word of God cannot be deceived. You can pretend and deceive men but not God's word. Every step you will ever think of taking will be correctly revealed by the Word, nothing you do takes God's Word by Surprise. You have a duty therefore,to understand what God's word requires of you so that you can correctly be aligned to His Word. 1. Attention. Give attention to the word. Give time. Give dedication. Make time for the word, both personal study and group (church, sunday school, bible study, etc) Give priority to the word. When you attend any service, be attentive to receive a word from the Lord. Become a person of the Word. That is how the Word becomes alive in you. Always attend to the Word as a matter of top priority! Joshua 1:8 (KJV) *"This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night"* 2. Repentance. The Word demands that you repent. You can't just hear the Word and enjoy it, without also repenting where needs be. Be repentance conscious whenever you are exposed to the Word. Take note of what you need to take note of and turn away from what you need to turn away from. Repentance is a serious demand of the Word. God is looking for those who tremble at His word. Jeremiah 8:4-6 (KJV) Moreover thou shalt say unto them, Thus saith the LORD; Shall they fall, and not arise? shall he turn away, and not return? Why then is this people of Jerusalem slidden back by a perpetual backsliding? they hold fast deceit, they refuse to return. *I hearkened and heard, but they spake not aright: NO MAN REPENTED him of his wickedness, saying, What have I done? every one turned to his course, as the horse rusheth into the battle.* 3. Believe. The Word Demands that you believe Him. Don't just hear the Word and move on without ensuring you believe. Anytime you don't obey the word, that is a dimension of unbelief. The proof of belief in the Word is obedience to the Word. _MEDITATION:_ *"Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the *same example of unbelief."* (Hebrews 4:11 (KJV)) *#David_Joshua_Egbochuo* *#Daily_Wisdom_for_living* *#Becoming_More_Like_Jesus* *#The_Rise_of_An_Army* *#Daily_Dew_Devotional* *#Hello_FEBRUARY,2023* ❤ Links To Visit: *FB Pages* https://www.facebook.com/DavidJoshuaEgbochuo/ https://www.facebook.com/thedavidgen/ https://www.facebook.com/THEREVIVALCORPS/ *Telegram Group:* https://t.me/joinchat/NzXQlVc9Hx7LfaRSnh9fHg Feel Free to Share with Friends. God bless you.