The Living Word #2240

The Living Word If you have heard the gospel's call, Make it your life's meaning, your all. Put into practice, day and night, The living word, the truth, the light. For God's word is alive, it breathes, Sharper than swords, it cuts, it cleaves. Dividing soul from spirit deep, In joints and marrow, secrets keep. It judges thoughts and heart's intent, In every moment, it is sent. Nothing hidden from His sight, Exposed before His holy light. Before His eyes, we stand laid bare, To Him, all things are made aware. To whom we must give full account, In Him, our lives must deeply mount. Not all who cry, "Lord, Lord," will see The Kingdom's gates in majesty. But those who do the Father's will, In His grace, they shall be still. He calls us not just to declare, But in our lives, His truth to wear. In every action, word, and deed, The gospel's power must succeed. So hear the call and make it plain, The gospel's truth must ever reign. For in His word, we find our way, Living and active, day by day. -Steven G. Lee (July 6, 2024)