ODB: Sweeter Than Honey
June 28, 2026
READ: Psalm 119:97-104
How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth! Psalm 119:103
If you want to bring a smile to Jarrett’s face, ask him about his bees. He’s an apiarist—a beekeeper. Though our meetings in his backyard are not about bees, it’s not uncommon for “apiculture” lessons to be a stimulating part of our conversations. But even better than “bee talk” is the nature-fresh, sweet taste of the golden-colored honey produced by Jarrett’s hardworking bees. Mm, mm, good!
In Psalm 119:103, the psalmist exclaims, “How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!” Closer examination of verses 97-104 reveals that the “sweeter than honey” comparison is just one of several phrases the writer uses to accent the supreme value of Scripture: “Your commands are always with me and make me wiser than my enemies. I have more insight than all my teachers, for I meditate on your statutes. I have more understanding than the elders, for I obey your precepts” (vv. 98-100). The bottom line is that wholeheartedly embracing what God has revealed through the words of the Bible situates us to live well in this world.
Similarly, when Jesus, the living Word (see John 1:1-14), is experienced and valued, His followers, empowered by the Holy Spirit, are well-positioned to live in ways that honor God and serve His purposes.
— Arthur Jackson
How can you better savor the written words of the Bible? What have you experienced that was particularly sweet in your journey with Jesus?
Dear Jesus, I’ve tasted and seen that You and the Scriptures are good. Please help me love and embrace You more and more.
For further study, read Reading the Bible without Fear.
Source: Our Daily Bread
