Friday Devotional:
Psalm 19:7-14
There's something about chocolate that hits the spot and brings a smile to many people's lips. But there's so much that goes into a single piece of chocolate-or, for that matter, a sweet drop of honey. There's hard work, waiting, and a process from start to finish.
God's law was given as a gift to show God's people how to live in relationship with God, others, and all creation. While the law is a beautiful gift for our benefit, we often struggle to follow God's teachings. As with bees seeking out nectar, communicating to each other where to go, and then returning to the hive to make honey, our learning to live in light of God's law must be an active and intentional process. The road isn't easy or even straightforward (think of the bees' complicated waggle dance!), but it's full of renewal and wisdom (v.7), joy (v.8), and sweetness (v.10). In committing to enter fully into the process of learning, making mistakes, and trying again, we appreciate the richness and sweetness of God's goodness in our lives.
Creative God, thank you for helping us taste the sweetness of life in Christ each and every day. Amen.
An excerpt from Christ in our Home
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