Key Verse: Verse 24 - “Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.”
Key Words: Pleasant words
Pleasant words are said to be sweet and they strengthen us. I need to hear pleasant words occasionally. They make my soul sweet and they give me strength to carry on.
Today we have all kinds of ways to communicate with people: emails, Facebook, texting, tweeting, and others; and before this devotion gets to you, there may be other ways. While we communicate continually, I find people still longing for an occasional pleasant word.
Hearing about the honeycomb reminds me of the story of Saul’s son, Jonathan. He was famished from chasing the Philistines and when he saw a honeycomb he reached out the end of his staff that was in his hand and dipped it into the honeycomb. He raised his hand to mouth and his eyes brightened (1 Samuel 14:27).
The honeycomb was a source of energy and life to Jonathan. The Bible compares our words to this. The positive and uplifting words we choose to use have the power to bring nourishment and healing.
Pleasant words go a long way. In fact, this Scripture tells us that they are sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
Take advantage of your opportunities to encourage.
Dr. Mike Rouse
What to do:
✞ Be different. Share a pleasant word with others today. In doing so, you will sweeten a soul and strengthen one’s spiritual health.
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