Honey – How sweet it is
Eat honey, my son, for it is good; honey from the comb is sweet to your taste.Know also that wisdom is like honey for you: If you find it, there is a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off. Proverbs 24:13-14
Honey is amazing. According to Mayo Clinic, “In addition to its use as a natural sweetener, honey is used as an anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antibacterial agent.”
Honey is mentioned 61 times in 23 books of the Bible and relates to prosperity, goodness, and wisdom.
I love honey whether it’s on toast or in my tea or for baking. It amazes me how God in His infinite wisdom created such a small insect like the bee to make something so tasty like honey and how the bees wax can be used to make candles that smell so wonderful when they are lit.
While honey is good for our physical body, wisdom is good for our soul. As we grow in the wisdom that comes from God, we can look to the goodness of eternal life with Him. Living in this world can leave us with a bitter taste but living a life in Christ brings us the taste of sweetness and hope for eternal life.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank you for the gifts of goodness and wisdom that you have given us. Guide and lead us to focus on you and the promises You have given us. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen
Excerpt from “Feed My Body Feed My Soul” Devotional Booklet available through the Resource Centre.
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