Devotionals by Stuart and Jill Briscoe
They are more desirable than gold, even the finest gold. They are sweeter than honey, even honey dripping from the comb. - Psalm 19:10
Why is it that people seem to be so discontented? Maybe they are looking for the wrong kind of wealth. The world is full of people trying everything they can to accumulate material wealth. The lifestyles of the rich and famous are fascinating. Many people hope that their own gold rush will give such sweet results. Along with the desired rewards, however, comes the effort to protect the gold they’ve got. Security systems lock them in and the rest of the world out. Accumulating wealth can put people at risk.
No wonder the psalmist uses the symbols of gold and honey to point out the value of God’s word. While accumulating wealth puts us at risk of losing it, accumulating knowledge and understanding of God’s word only enriches us. Mere gold cannot substitute for any God’s riches.
God’s laws are also described as “sweeter than honey” dripping from a honeycomb because they warn us away from harm, and “there is great reward for those who obey them” (Psalm 19:10-11). That is sweet! Spiritual riches are found in biblical knowledge. Sweet success lies in living out that knowledge! What are you “rushing” after? Oh, to be involved in a gold rush with eternal dividends!
My human father was wealthy. I grew up with every material blessing. When I came to faith, I began to discover that Christ was my greatest treasure and in him alone lay satisfaction. There are eternal riches in knowing him. Only then can we find true contentment.
For Further Study: Psalm 19:1-14
Excerpted from The One Year Devotions for Women, Copyright ©2000 by Jill Briscoe. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers. All rights reserved.
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Telling the Truth is an international broadcast and internet ministry that brings God's Word into the lives of people all over the world. Stuart and Jill Briscoe are the featured Bible teachers, encouraging and challenging listeners to study the Word of God and be drawn closer to Christ. Gifted with wisdom, discernment, and a bit of English humor, the Briscoe's bring God's Word to life. With distinctly different teaching styles, you'll be moved by the emotional appeal of Jill and the compelling logic of Stuart, as they boldly proclaim God's sovereignty, grace, and love.
About Stuart and Jill Briscoe
Jill Briscoe was born in England and found Christ when she was 18 years old. She never looked back. Upon graduating from Cambridge University, she began working as a teacher by day and had a vigorous street ministry to the youths of Liverpool by night.
She met Stuart at a youth conference and they married in 1958. In the 50 years since, Jill has become a highly sought-after Bible teacher and author who travels around the world ministering to under-resourced churches and speaking at international seminars and conferences. Since 2000, she and Stuart, who was formerly senior pastor of Elmbrook Church for 30 years, have had the joy of equipping and encouraging believers across the globe in their roles as ministers-at-large for Elmbrook.
Jill has authored more than 40 books including devotionals, study guides, poetry and children's books. Her vivid, relational teaching style touches the emotions and stirs the heart. She serves as Executive Editor of Just Between Us, a magazine of encouragement for ministry wives and women in leadership, and served on the board of World Relief and Christianity Today, Inc., for over 20 years.
Jill and Stuart call suburban Milwaukee, Wisconsin their home. When they are not traveling, they spend time with their three children, David, Judy and Peter, and thirteen grandchildren.
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