No, I haven't turned away from what you taught me your words are sweeter than honey." (Psalm 119:102, 103, The Living Bible).
Scripture: Psalm 119:97-104
Song: "Sweet, Sweet Spirit"
I'm a recovering sugar-holic and still crave my daily dose of chocolate. But I've found that honey can be a good alternative for soothing my sweet tooth. On the one hand, sugar is known to pervert our appetites and increase our chances for dental visits, diabetes, and pancreatitis. On the other hand, honey-in moderation-offers the body 15 nutrients and is an excellent food.
Sugar also causes fermentation in the stomach, leading to bacterial growth. But honey, in its raw state, tends to aid digestion. It even acts as a natural antibiotic as it satisfies the appetite and ewnters the bloodstream slowly.
I'm glad the psalmist likened God's words to honey. The Word brings a sweetness to life that satisfies our longing for rich intimacy. Nothing in our lives is so perfect as God's counsel.
I think it's safe to say that when the psalmist speaks of false teaching, he alludes to words that are nutrient-free. Like sugar, they are empty, non-sustaining, and can even be considered posin to our inner being.
Prayer: Dear God, thank you for the gifts You've given me. Keep your Word flowing in my soul and increase my love for your Son, Jesus, in whom I pray. Amen.
- taken from 365 Devotions by Standard (Pocket Edition)
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
6 comments:
I like the verse as I think it really applies to what we have discussed today at men's small group.
Let's kick butt and have a great week. Starting this off right. =)
- Brian Yee -> rbk(1)
trading away the bad sweetness for the good sweetness that lasts and isnt instantaneous :)
me like
- jacky rbk (1)
There is nothing better than honey, in the same way, the word is all we really need. Nice!
Richard Chan rbk(1)
hmm. i be needing moar prayer in what i talked about regarding certain relationships.
i'll explain next week or in person.
- Jono (0)
honey is good for you?! =O
dang i didnt know that
ya this kinda reminded me of one of my favourite verses: "Everything is permissible for me"—but not everything is beneficial. "Everything is permissible for me"—but I will not be mastered by anything. - 1 Cor. 6:12
but yea being mastered by the word of God is a good thing =}
jono.. we'll help pray for you
-Jon Tsui -> rbk (1)
i read it!
Richard rbk(1)
Post a Comment