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GOD’S WORD IS SWEETER THAN HONEY
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23
Psalm 119:103-104
Proverbs 24:13-14
“…the honeycomb, which is sweet
to thy taste: So shall the knowledge
of wisdom be unto thy soul…”
GOD’S WORD IS SWEETER THAN HONEY
Honey is a sweet juice from flowers or plants. The word “sweet” in Psalm 119:103 describes a smooth or pleasant taste. It can also mean the sweetness of honey. However, the psalmist tastes the Word of God, and finds it sweeter than honey. The context suggests that he finds the smoothness of the Word is more than that of honey in his mouth. Why does the psalmist say this? What are his reasons?
Because I get understanding: His appreciation of the Word is not just of mere taste but the benefits he gets. Spiritually speaking, the Word grants him far greater flavour and favour because he is not partaking of something for his physical body, but for his spiritual life which has eternal importance. The understanding of the Word will give him a deeper understanding of who God is, which will increase his faith and enable him to face the spiritual challenges of life.
Therefore I hate every false way: Honey will protect the physical body from infection. So the Word once understood will change the heart of man to hate the way of destruction. His eyes will be opened to see the Kingdom of God ahead, and he will not enter into the broad gate and the wide way because he knows where it will lead him. God’s Word is indeed more pleasant because it keeps the psalmist from troubles and temptations. The Word will revitalise his spiritual strength to ward off the lies and deceptions of the enemy. These are falsehoods that will entangle the believer, and he will have many sorrows in life.
Dear reader, the Word of God is sweet because it grants the believer the heart to love his Lord. It is smoother because it is spiritually advantageous for believers to strengthen their lives in God’s service. It is pleasant because it preserves the Christian from the enemies’ snares to live a life peaceful and pleasing unto the Lord. Read Psalm 19:10.
THOUGHT: Do I find the taste of the Word of God more pleasant than honey?
PRAYER: Father, may Thy Word be sweeter than honey to me.