Sweet as Honey is God’s Word!

October 26, 2017 49 Comments

Sweet as Honey & Other Word Pictures of God’s Word

I am sure that you are familiar with the phrase sweet as honey but have you heard it in reference to God’s Word? What other word pictures do we find in the Bible when it comes to God’s Word?

Sweet as Honey!

There are two places in God’s Word that describe His Words as sweet as honey. First is in Ezekiel 3:3 when the prophet was instructed to eat a scroll. He was told that it would fill his stomach. Ezekiel ate the scroll and he said that it was sweet as honey. He then was told to go to the house of Israel and speak the Words that God had given him.

Second place is in Revelation 10:9-10. The apostle John was told to eat a scroll much like Ezekiel. The Angel told him that it would be bitter on his stomach but in his mouth, it would be sweet as honey. John ate and it was as he had been told. He was told to prophesy about many peoples and nations and languages and kings.

Sharper than any Two-edged Sword!

God’s Word is described as living and active in Hebrews 4:12. It is not static nor is it asleep. His Word has the power to change lives. It is also sharper than any two-edged sword. The verse goes on to say that His Word will pierce and divide the soul and spirit as well as discern the thoughts and intentions of the heart. This is some serious surgery of the heart, soul, spirit, and mind. It will get down to the matter of the heart.

Lamp/Light

One of the descriptors that are often used for God’s Word is a light or lamp. We find this in Psalm 119 verses 105 and 130. His Word is a lamp unto my feet and a lamp unto my path. Thus His Word will give us light for direction and a lamp to light our path for guidance. When we are troubled or confused all we need to do is look to His Word for guidance.

In addition to these Proverbs 6:23 the commandment is a lamp and a teaching light. 2 Peter 1:19-20 the prophetic word is as a lamp shining in a dark place and no prophecy of Scripture comes from someone’s own interpretation.

Furthermore, Jesus is said to be the light of the world and the living Word of God.

Breathed Out by God/ Nor Shall It Return Empty!

Last but not least are references to the scriptures being breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, reproof, for correction and for training in righteousness in 2 Timothy 3:16-17. This is an example of how His Word is living and active. In Isaiah 55:11, God says that the Words from His mouth will not return empty but will accomplish that which He purposed it to do.

In conclusion, God’s Word is sweet as honey, has a purpose and will affect those who hear and receive it. It will provide light to those in the dark and provide a lamp to lead them out. Thus, it would be wise to meditate on His Word day and night.

Here is one of my favorite songs, Thy Word is Lamp Unto My Feet.

A Related Link: God’s Word Can Be a Feast!

Let’s Explore God’s Word as the Bible describes itself!

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Guest Bloggers

Sheep of Your Pasture

July 11, 2016 No Comments

I am pleased to welcome my first guest blogger, Janet Hines. Her post is titled I am a Sheep of Your Pasture.

I Am a Sheep of Your Pasture

by Janet Hines

I took this picture in Spain while driving from Antequera to Malaga. It took my breath away.

Pulling over, rolling my window down – my breath stilled, my heart overwhelmed. Many of the sheep in the pasture had bells around their necks – there were probably a thousand sheep . . .

. . . and the sound was one of the most beautiful, spiritual sounds ever filling my ears, moving into my heart, my breath slowing in an attempt to match the rhythm.

The sheep farmers put the bells on many of the older sheep to ward off predators. If the shepherd hears the bells ringing loudly, they know danger is present. As the anxiety of the sheep increases so does their movement. The tone of the bell changes. It serves as an alarm.

The shepherds then know their sheep need them.

Yet, when all is well and every sheep is calm, the beautiful music fills the air.

Isn’t it like that when we live with God as our Shepherd?

He is ever present. Always caring for us as the shepherds care for their sheep, yet not always visible. Always ready to protect us and enable us with the means to sound alarm.

May our times of peace be as music to His ears just as this flock filled my ears that afternoon on a quiet road in Spain – yet I know our cries in distress are precious to Him as well as we turn to Him. He takes my good and my bad – my times that are easy and my times of tragedy and crisis – He takes me just as I am. …

Please follow this link to read more of Janet Hines post.

About the Author

Janet Hines lives in Covington, Louisiana. Mother of four and grandmother of seven, her life passion is to live sharing the hope of God as she has been relentlessly filled. She is the co-founder of Mi Esperanza – a non profit organization operating in and around Tegucigalpa, Honduras. The primary focus of the organization is women’s education. Mi Esperanza provides not only skill development but life empowering education allowing them to gain employment or begin their own businesses with the micro loans offered to alumni of the programs. Her other passions include travel, photography and writing.

You can find Janet Hines at these social links.

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Just 4 Fun

Peanut Butter Puddle Cookie with a Poodle Story

March 5, 2015 261 Comments

A Funny Thing Happened While Visiting Family

While I was in Las Vegas my brother, Mike, and I went to Layer’s Bakery and there I saw a peanut butter puddle cookie. I thought to myself wouldn’t it be nice to eat a peanut butter puddle cookie with your poodle.

As we were leaving we stepped out onto the patio, where there was a gentleman eating his hot dog with his beautiful black standard poodle.

I kid you not! I said to the gentleman, “You should go in and get yourself a peanut butter puddle cookie to eat with your poodle.”

When he looked at me as if I was crazy, it was okay because I did not care for I was not from around there.

So if you are ever in Henderson, Nevada, and have the opportunity to go to Layer’s Bakery, be sure to take your poodle with you and get yourself a peanut butter puddle cookie to eat with you poodle while possibly standing in a puddle. The End.

Final Thoughts

Therefore, I do so hope that I made you smile for this was something that only God could have orchestrated for He knows how much I like to read Dr. Seuss. I so much enjoyed that day I spent with my brother for we both enjoyed being silly. So remember that God loves us with an everlasting love and if we stop and look, we can find His love even in the smallest of things like a peanut butter puddle cookie and a poodle.

Check out Dr. Seuss’ book, Fox in Socks. In it, you will find a Tweetle Beetle Battle with Paddles in a bottle on a Noodle-eating Poodle. Have a good day, Sir.

Zephaniah 3:17 “The Lord your God is in your midst,
a mighty one who will save;
he will rejoice over you with gladness;
God will quiet you by his love;

he will exult over you with loud singing.“

Another Just Fun link, Be Glad in the Lord and Rejoice!

A Funny Little Story to Share with You.

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The Silver Miner

Sharing My Story with You

March 3, 2015 2 Comments

This is My Story to Share with You

Today, I thought that I would tell you a little about me. Here is my story.

I was born in Fort Worth, Texas on a Wednesday in the fall of 1965 in the early morning hours. I am the oldest of my mother’s children of which there were 4. We moved around a lot growing up. It was at a church revival that I believed in Jesus as my Savior. My scripture was Romans 10:13, “Whomsoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved,” (KJV). God’s word was and still is important to me. I remember doing different Bible studies from the time I was ten. There was Dial a Prayer, Radically Active Discipleship, Bible Study Fellowship. I am currently active in Community Bible Study.

Life was not a walk in the park for me. For instance, my parents divorced when I was 10 and Mom remarried. We continued to move around quite a bit. I have experienced great losses; deaths of a young brother when I was 12, an uncle when I was 14 and a spouse while pregnant and overseas when I was 25. However, it would have been an even rougher road without my faith. I hate to think of where I would be right now if I did not believe in God.

By and large, these are just a few of the valleys in my life but God was there with me all the way. Next Tuesday, I will share some of the many blessings in my life.

What About You?

Where in your life do you look back and see only one set of footprints when Jesus carried you?

My disclaimer: I know that every believer’s relationship to God is different and unique. Although you may not have the same experiences and that is okay. Even so, I am sharing because I want to bring Him the glory for what He is doing in me.