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Dear Young Christian,
During a recent illness, I have lost all sense of taste. Other than texture and the difference between hot and cold, you could feed me almost anything blindfolded and I would not know what it was.
However, I am thankful for spiritual taste, and the sweetness of two things. First of all, the person of Christ: “O taste and see that the Lord is good” (Psalm 34:8). Secondly the sweetness of His words — the inspired Scriptures. “How sweet are Thy words unto my taste! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth” (Psalm 119:103)!
I trust we never lose our taste for those two things. If we do, it is very likely the result of allowing sin or spiritual dullness in our lives. Or, we may be neglecting reading and the enjoyment of our Bible, or perhaps our prayer time. Maybe we are not walking in close communion with the Lord, or any number of other reasons. When this happens, confess it and get back on track. Have your appetite refreshed, and taste again the sweetness of Christ and His words.
Your Christian Friend,
Jim Hyland
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