Profitable Training! (part 14 of 14)

Physical training helps contribute to a HEALTHY APPETITE. When we go camping and hiking -- exercising in the great outdoors -- I tend to work up a good appetite. However, exercise also helps with properly digesting and processing the food we eat.

Training in godliness works wonders to bring changes to our CRAVINGS and DAILY DIET. It helps us develop an APPETITE for that which brings true nourishment to our soul.

In the Psalms we read. . .
"(11) the fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever; the rules of the LORD are true, and righteous altogether. (10) More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold; SWEETER ALSO THAN HONEY and drippings of the honeycomb. (11) Moreover, BY THEM IS YOUR SERVANT WARNED; IN KEEPING THEM THERE IS GREAT REWARD." ( Psalm 19:9-11 ESV)

And. . .
"(103) HOW SWEET ARE YOUR WORDS to my taste, SWEETER THAN HONEY to my mouth! (104) Through your precepts I GET UNDERSTANDING; therefore I hate every false way." ( Psalm 119:103-104 ESV)

Have you found His word to be sweet? The benefit is needed warning, great reward, and much needed understanding.

Peter also urged. . .
"(2) Like newborn infants, LONG FOR THE PURE SPIRITUAL MILK, that by it you may GROW UP into salvation -- (3) IF INDEED YOU HAVE TASTED THAT THE LORD IS GOOD." ( 1 Peter 2:2-3 ESV)

Yes, He is very good! May we continue to CRAVE and LONG FOR what the Lord has offered us to feast upon. At His table we will find nourishment for our whole being?

Have a great day CONSUMING GOD'S WORDS OF LIFE!
Carl

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[This focus was originally sent 09/11/2002 (edited some with passages changed to ESV)]

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