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Psalm 19:8,10 – The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes. More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb. (KJV)
The psalmist is speaking of two lovely things in life which most of us enjoy: gold and honey.
When gold is cleaned and polished, it shines. It sparkles. It's captivating. Most of us enjoy wearing jewellery made of it and displaying it at times.
Honey is delicious. It's sweet and smooth. It's easy to digest and comes now in so many different flavours.
Although we may enjoy these things a great deal, Jesus wants to bring our attention to something that we should enjoy more, something to be desired more. Some folks spend a lot of time seeking gold or things in life that they desire as much as gold. We can spend a lot of time and money trying to satisfy all our physical appetites and yet still be hungry after all.
Jesus teaches us that "where your treasure is, there will your heart be also" (Matthew 6:21 KJV). What do we treasure in this life? Riches? Fame? Status? Or the statutes of the Lord? These are more to be desired, God says, if we choose to love Him above all else.
Psalm 19:9 – The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether. (KJV)
God's Word teaches us that no matter how enticing or beautiful the things of this world may be, or how delicious and delightful that satisfying all our appetites can be, if we are wise, we are to desire — even more than gold and honey — His Word, His truth, and His righteousness.
- I'd rather have Jesus than silver and gold.
I'd rather be His than have riches untold. …
I'd rather have Jesus than anything
This world affords today.
– Rhea F. Miller
Prayer: Lord, help us to desire You above all and more than anything this world can offer. Amen.
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Well said – thank you Bobbie
Great devotion Bobbie. Thanks for sharing.
Amen and Amen, Bobbie. Thanks for sharing this devotional with us. Blessings.
Dear Bobbie
Thank you for your devotional this rainy morning. So true.
Bobbie
Thanks for the simplicity of your message — and the truth that speaks to us!
Good devotional Bobbie.
But Didn’t George Beverly Shea write “I’d rather have Jesus?”
Blessings.
Bobby: so good to see you have written for the devotional today. Hope to see more from you. May God bless you as you continue to serve him with your voice and now your pen.
Hi:
Jim Reeves may have sung this hymn but it was written (the lyrics) by George Beverly Shea . The poem was actually written by a Mrs. Rhea Miller.
Just thought you might like to know. Thank you for your meditation.
Dear Bobbie Williams,
Thank you for a true and well-written devotional.
We can’t take the gold with us to heaven, What can we do with most of it to help others, missionaries, churches, and aid -workers, in need now?
Thanks for a good word Bobbie.
Blessings.
What a pleasant surprise to see that it was you that wrote such beautiful and encouraging words about our Saviour. Have a Happy Easter. What a blessing to be saved by the blood of the lamb!
Keep writing!