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Psalm 119:103 How sweet are thy words unto my taste! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth.

Just as we love to eat certain kinds of food, the Word of God is sweet to the taste of the man who loves it. Sometimes, when we are sick, we don’t even want to eat our favorite foods. We couldn’t eat even if we tried. A sign that we are spiritually sick is a lack of appetite for the Word of God. When God’s Word is no longer sweet to you, remember that the problem is not the Bible.

First, knowing the Word of God helps us to be greater witnesses.

Ezekiel 3:1-4 ...he said unto me, Son of man, eat that thou findest; eat this roll, and go speak unto the house of Israel. So I opened my mouth, and he caused me to eat that roll. And he said unto me, Son of man, cause thy belly to eat, and fill thy bowels with this roll that I give thee. Then did I eat it; and it was in my mouth as honey for sweetness. And he said unto me, Son of man, go, get thee unto the house of Israel, and speak with my words unto them.

Second, knowing the Word of God produces joy in our hearts.

Jeremiah 15:16 Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart: for I am called by thy name, O LORD God of hosts.

Third, God’s Word is our source of strength.

Job 23:12 Neither have I gone back from the commandment of his lips; I have esteemed the words of his mouth more than my necessary food.

What does God’s Word taste like to you? Does it taste like dry oatmeal or filet mignon?