Several metaphors are used to describe the word of God. There are two of such in Jeremiah 23:29 alone – “Is not My word like a fire?” says the Lord, “And like a hammer that breaks the rock in pieces?” God’s word is known as fire and hammer here. Fire purifies, and hammer is used to drive an object into place. Exactly, the word of God is to help us get rid of impurities of mind, soul, and spirit. The word itself is said to have been purified seven times (Psalm 12:6). Our purification is what makes us fit as precious vessels. “Remove impurities from the silver and the silversmith can craft a fine chalice.” Proverbs‬ 25‬:4‬ MSG‬‬

…we cannot fully realise the potency of the word until we learn to obey its every precept…It will not suffice to read or hear the word; it must become our governing constitution.

In addition, like a hammer, the Word  helps to keep us in place as God has ordained. While listing the armour of a Christian soldier in the Book of Ephesians, Paul described the word of God as a sword. This is for battle, as warfare is not flesh and blood. Learning to use the word is engaging the sword of the Spirit to do battle. Bear in mind that we cannot fully realise the potency of the word until we learn to obey its every precept. This is the point of our meditation. It will not suffice to read or hear the word; it must become our governing constitution. As James mentioned, those who put the word to practice are those who are blessed in that they do.