The Plumbline

Life Hack #27: Eat honey, dear child—it’s good for you—and delicacies that melt in your mouth. Likewise knowledge, and wisdom for your soul—get that and your future’s secured, your hope is on solid rock . (Proverbs 24:13-14) In scripture, honey is used to describe all that is sweet and pleasing - both in the natural and spiritual sense. When scripture declares we should eat honey, it is saying we should pursue those things which will bring delight and satisfaction to our spiritual man. We are to live life to the fullest - enjoying all God has prepared for us. There are definitely some things which are better to pursue than others - especially as it applies to being "built up", encouraged, or finding peace. These are the things God wants us to become "acquainted" with in our daily "intake".  In the Old Testament region of Palestine was not harvested from bee farms, but rather had to be dug out of crevices in the rocks and the hollow of trees. Maybe God

We sometimes struggle with what it takes to live a godly life, but Peter tells us that everything we need is provided to us IN CHRIST JESUS - not some of the things, not most of the things, but everything we need. Our part in the relationship is to grow in intimate relationship with him – depth and awareness come from him, consistency is what is required from us. We are called to receive his greatness and power – people who understand their calling will also understand the significance of what they have received IN Christ. We are given each of his promises and we can count on these promises because of his love for us. This type of growth comes as we apply the Word to our lives – because it has the effect of producing a life of moral excellence. If we will spend some time faithfully exploring the depths of it, it will produce the right character - but only if we are willing to be changed by it. So don't lose a minute in building on what you've been given, complementing your basi