Marrow

A few weeks ago I was fixing the bed listening to a radio program and the word "marrow" was mentioned. Perhaps having the "marrow" drilled out of my left tibia and being replaced with a titanium rod for a year intrigued my interest in the word. I really can't even remember the content of what the speaker was talking about on the radio. I just know the word marrow just stuck in my heart. I shot up a prayer and said, "God, Help me not forget this word marrow, and what you want me to seek in it, or not." I felt led to do a topical study on the word marrow. Here goes:

Marrow by definition in the dictionary - The soft, fatty vascular tissue that fills most bone cavities and is the source of red blood cells and many white blood cells.

Marrow in a thesaurus gave these describing words: substance, core, center, essence, content

I went to biblegateway.com and looked up the word Marrow and what verses came up. There were two.

Job 21:24 (23-25)
One man dies in full vigor, completely secure and at ease,
his body well nourished his bones rich with marrow.
Another man dies in bitterness of soul, never having enjoyed anything good.

Hebrews 4:12
For the Word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul & spirit, joints & marrow, it judges the thoughts & attitudes of the heart.
(NIV version)

God means what he says, "What he says goes. His powerful word is sharp as a surgeon's scalpel, cutting through everything, whether doubt or defense, laying us open to listen and obey. Nothing and no one is impervious to God's Word. We can't get away from it - no matter what."
(The Message version)

This is what I journaled, that He stirred in my being, and felt led to share with you as a message to all of us through the study of marrow. May it encourage you, and spur you on, as it did for me.

Daughter Joanne ~

Allow My marrow to cut through your flesh to truth - My truth. Pure truth. Allow My marrow to wash over you... your mind, heart, body & soul. Keep in step with Me and My ways. Allow Me to lead, so you do not stumble. Live in the core of me - Jesus. I AM your marrow, the Holy Spirit. Live in Me, and I will live in you.

Marrow is the substance of life. I re-generate Myself in you every time you trust, and obey Me, just as red & white blood cells re-generate themselves in the marrow of the body.

Be still and know - I AM in you working out my perfect plan & purpose for your life. Submit to My will, obey and live.

When you live out the Word of God (marrow) in your life Joanne - marrow wins....

Once my prayer journal session ended, and I read the last words of my journal marrow wins tears filled my eyes. I am adopted and my birthmom, Maryann named me - Merewyn (marrow - win)

When we live our lives in Christ and follow His will, and keep the Word alive and active in our hearts MARROW WINS!! How wild is that?! He gave that to me at the end of the prayer....

Here I thought it was the marrow drilled out of my leg, yet He had a whole other meaning that hit me in the core of my heart with His presence through the word marrow. Had to share because His word is living and active and will reveal it's perfect truth for you, and your life. Seek and you will find. I pray this study has encouraged you to seek, so your life is changed for the better through the renewing/re-generating of your mind, heart & soul - today & everyday.

I also think of Malachi, a little 3 year old boy, that has leukimia. His older brother goes to our son Nicholas' school. Malachi had a bone marrow transplant, and the cancer came back. The prognosis in not good and the parents may only have 2 weeks to 2 months to enjoy the life of Malachi. Wes & Rachel, the parents, have the most amazing faith during this time of trial. They are standing in the "marrow" of God's promises and His word. Please do keep them in prayer. Here is their website to be part of the prayer chain http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/malachismith

May the Word of God (marrow) speak to you today and leave you open to His will in your life on earth as it is in heaven. May you be re-generated with new found hope, love and joy in your mind, heart & soul.