My wife Martie often tells me, “Joe, you eat to fast! Slow down and enjoy your meal.” I’m usually done long before she is, because she takes the time to savor every bite.
I wonder how many of us rush through reading God’s Word without really savoring it. The psalmist said about it, “How sweet are Your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!” (Psalm 119:103). That sounds good to me!
What are the benefits of delighting in the rich food of Scripture? A daily meal of God’s Word helps to keep anxiety, pride, fear, and temptation from plaguing our undernourished heart and strengthens us for a victorious journey. The Word gives us wisdom and understanding (v. 101). Just our digestive system distributes nutrients to our bodies, God’s Word, when digested, nourishes our minds, our emotions, and our will.
Rather than grabbing the Word on the run just before dashing out the door, it’s important to read it at a time and place where we can really fellowship with God.
Take the time to enjoy savoring the richness of God’s Word. – Joe Stowell
Thank You, Father, for the gift of Your Word. Please forgive us for the times when we’ve rushed through reading without taking the time to savor the richness of its meaning. Help up to listen to Your voice.
God’s Word provides the ingredients we need to thrive spiritually.
- June 11, Vol. 21, Our Daily Bread
For You 