DAILY BREAD READING (Published Daily by Our Daily Bread Ministries)
JUNE 28, 2026
READ: Psalm 119 (Focus vs. 97-104)
MEMORY VERSE
How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth! Psalm 119:103
BACKGROUND
If you want to bring a smile to Jarrett’s face, ask him about his bees. He’s an apiarist—a beekeeper.
Though our meetings in his backyard are not about bees, it’s not uncommon for “apiculture” lessons to be a stimulating part of our conversations. But even better than “bee talk” is the nature-fresh, sweet taste of the golden-colored honey produced by Jarrett’s hardworking bees. Mm, mm, good!
In Psalm 119:103, the psalmist exclaims, “How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!”
Closer examination of verses 97-104 reveals that the “sweeter than honey” comparison is just one of several phrases the writer uses to accent the supreme value of Scripture: “Your commands are always with me and make me wiser than my enemies.
I have more insight than all my teachers, for I meditate on your statutes. I have more understanding than the elders, for I obey your precepts” (vv. 98-100). The bottom line is that wholeheartedly embracing what God has revealed through the words of the Bible situates us to live well in this world.
Similarly, when Jesus, the living Word (see John 1:1-14), is experienced and valued, His followers, empowered by the Holy Spirit, are well-positioned to live in ways that honor God and serve His purposes.
Arthur Jackson
INSIGHT
Psalm 119 celebrates the unsurpassed value of the Scriptures. In this psalm, we journey with one whose mind was saturated with the words of God. The beauty of Psalm 119 includes how it’s arranged.
The author takes the twenty-two letters of the Hebrew alphabet—from aleph to taw—and expresses himself to God. At the same time, the psalm provides instruction for the people.
The psalmist’s delight is expressed in verse 97, where he summarizes his sentiments: “Oh, how I love your law!”
The psalm highlights several advantages of engagement with the Bible: “Your commands . . . make me wiser than my enemies. I have more insight than all my teachers… I have more understanding than the elders, for I obey your precepts” (vv. 98-100).
Not only are the words of Scripture sweet to the taste, they strengthen and enrich our lives and help us to honor God.
Arthur Jackson
APPLICATION
How can you better savor the written words of the Bible? What have you experienced that was particularly sweet in your journey with Jesus?
PR’s (Pastor Richard) RE-EMPHASIS (From Today’s Post)
“…wholeheartedly embracing what God has revealed through the words of the Bible situates us to live well in this world…when Jesus, the living Word, is experienced and valued, His followers, empowered by the Holy Spirit, are well-positioned to live in ways that honor God and serve His purposes.
PR’s TAKE
“Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night.” Psalm 1:1-2
“Just as our tongues crave for sweet deserts. our lives should crave the sweetness of God’s word if we are the followers of Jesus.” Crossroads Fellowship
PRAYER
Dear Jesus, I’ve tasted and seen that You and the Scriptures are good. Please help me love and embrace You more and more.
TODAY’S HYMN/WORSHIP/PRAISE/GOSPEL SONG
“YOU MAKE ME LIE DOWN IN GREEN PASTURES” Don Moen
You make me lie down
In green pastures
You make me wanting for nothing
You fill my hunger
With honey from your sweet sweet word
You let me worship before you
So I will love you and adore you
You are my Shepherd
You are my Jesus
You are my Lord
