Sweet Reward

Taste and see that the LORD is good. Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in him!

Psalm 34:8

SOMETIMES, CHOCOLATE CAN BE GOOD FOR YOU. A study at San Diego State University discovered that people who ate a moderate amount of dark chocolate over a fifteen-day period were able to lower their blood sugar levels and improve both their good cholesterol (HDL) and bad cholesterol (LDL) levels compared to others who ate white chocolate (which contains no cocoa solids).

It should be noted that the people in the study didn’t gorge themselves on chocolate or eat huge amounts of chocolate cake and ice cream. But an ounce or two a day can be a great treat. Dark chocolate is a good choice because of its heart-healthy antioxidants.

Chocolate isn’t the only sweet thing that can be good for you. In Psalm 34:8, David writes: “Taste and see that the LORD is good. Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in him!” In the book of Proverbs, wisdom is compared to sweet honey. When you savor your relationship with Christ by consuming His Word and building your wisdom in Him, you’ll reap a sweet, satisfying reward.

If we’re honest with ourselves, we probably don’t eagerly anticipate our devotional time the same way we look forward to taking a bite of our favorite chocolate bar. But we should. Think of ways to make your time with God sweeter. Unlike chocolate—where too much can be a bad thing—we can never consume too much of God’s Word. We can never have too much Jesus in our lives.

BOTTOM LINE

Look for ways to taste the sweetness of God and His Word daily.

Moment of Strength: Psalm 119:103