Pleasant Words Are Sweet

Pleasant words are like a honeycomb,Sweetness to the soul and health to the bones.

Proverbs 16:24 (NKJV)

Pleasant words. I have to say that there are no words in the universe that have more power for good to us than the very words of God. Jeremiah said, “When your words came, I ate them; they were my joy and my heart’s delight, for I bear your name, O LORD God Almighty” (Jeremiah 15:16, NIV).

Sweet words. The Psalms are a source of encouragement and comfort. The Proverbs give us sound, practical advice. The Epistles teach us how to live. Revelation gives us a picture of our eternal future, and the Gospels give us a fresh picture of Jesus.

Let me give you some examples that might be just the sweet, strong words that you need today to give you hope and strength.

Are you weary and discouraged? Do you feel like you just can’t go on? God’s Word says, “They that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles” (Isaiah 40:31, KJV).

Are you lonely, feeling abandoned? “For He Himself has said, ‘I will never leave you nor forsake you’” (Hebrews 13:5, NKJV).

Are you sad? Psalm 34:18 says, “The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit” (NIV).

And, last, are you worried? Are you afraid for the future? Jesus said, “Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom” (Luke 12:32, KJV). Remember, “the LORD is [your] shepherd; [you] shall not want” (Psalm 23:1, NKJV).

Make It Personal . . . Live It Out!

I have Scriptures all over my home. And I love to give framed Scripture to others for birthdays, to those grieving, for housewarming gifts, and always to new mothers. When I find beautiful frames at discount stores, I stock up. With all the amazing graphics you can do on the computer, along with scrapbooking supplies, it is easy to print a Scripture and add beautiful embellishments. You can go to my web page, BibleBusStop.com, to download a variety of designs. June is a month when we often give graduation and wedding gifts. Will you add a framed Scripture? Pray over the Scriptures as you give them. It is fun to see Scriptures I have given as gifts displayed in homes many years later.

One Year Bible Reading

1 Kings 1:1-53; Acts 4:1-37; Psalm 124:1-8; Proverbs 16:24