Almost everyone I know likes to enjoy something sweet after dinner. It just seems that most people have a “sweet tooth.” King David once said of God’s word: “Your promises are sweet to me, sweeter than honey in my mouth!” Psalm 119:103 (NCV). God’s word was very desirable to David, even more desirable than honey! Honey is a powerful antioxidant and has even been used to heal different infirmities. However, the word of God is the greatest antioxidant, as it can clean and heal the soul. Also, as I looked up the word “sweet,” I was surprised in a good way to find out that not only is it a taste sensation that is induced by sugars. The word sweet also means: gratifying, fragrant, very good and appealing. God’s word is all of that and more. Psalm 34:8 says: “Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good.” Yes He is! So it is time to reject all of those who are continually criticizing the scriptures. They are simply deceived. We have personally tasted of the Lord and His sweet word. Like David, I say: “How sweet is your word, even sweeter than honey!
This is truly a precious treasure!
I was amazed when I heard that Babe Ruth’s baseball shirt was just sold at auction for over a million dollars! People will pay great money for what they consider to be great treasures. Unfortunately, most of the “so-called” treasures that people run after only have a short-term value. It’s only valuable for maybe several generations. However, God’s treasures are eternal. Psalms 19:10 (TPT) says: “The rarest treasures of life are found in his truth. That’s why I prize God’s word like others prize the finest gold. Nothing brings the soul such sweetness as seeking his living words.” God’s promises and wisdom are treasures that far surpass the value of any earthly treasure, including gold and silver. Those who love, value and seek His truth find that they bring sweetness to the soul. Another translation says that His words are like honey and the honeycomb (NKJV). Many of those who have earthly treasures still do not have any peace and joy in their hearts as these treasures cannot give peace and joy. But those who seek the Kingdom of God and His righteousness have access to the peace that passes understanding and the joy of the Lord, which is our strength! And as we seek His Kingdom first, God promises to “add” all of the other earthly needs to them (Matthew 6:33). What is the treasure that your heart longs for?
Psalms 19:10 (TPT) “The rarest treasures of life are found in his truth. That’s why I prize God’s word like others prize the finest gold. Nothing brings the soul such sweetness as seeking his living words.”
