Treasuring God’s Word More Than Daily Bread
Be encouraged by today’s Scripture reflection and prayer.
Today's Scripture
Job 23:12 (KJV)
Neither have I gone back from the commandment of his lips; I have esteemed the words of his mouth more than my necessary food.
Reflection
Every living creature has one thing in common, and that is the need to eat. Even when food is not on our minds, our bodies remind us. Energy fades, focus weakens, and eventually our stomachs growl as a clear signal that it is time to be fed.
Food often marks meaningful moments in our lives. Certain meals are saved for special days, celebrations, or seasons we hold dear. We look forward to them, plan for them, and sometimes even shape our schedules around them.
Job speaks of a deeper hunger. He describes treasuring God’s words more than daily food. Not because food is unimportant, but because God’s word sustains something far deeper than the body. It feeds the soul in seasons when strength feels low and understanding feels thin.
There are times when God feels silent, when answers are slow, and when the path ahead is unclear. Job knew those moments well. Yet even then, he clung to what God had already spoken. His confidence was not rooted in circumstances, but in the value he placed on God’s voice.
Scripture reminds us that we are to desire God’s word the way a newborn desires milk. (1 Peter 2:2) Not casually. Not occasionally. But with a deep, continual longing that knows where true nourishment is found. When we treasure God’s word, it shapes our trust, steadies our faith, and strengthens us even when life feels uncertain.
Today's Prayer
Lord, thank You for Your Word that sustains me beyond what I can see or feel. Teach me to value Your truth more than comfort, more than answers, and more than what satisfies only for a moment. When my faith feels weak or my understanding is limited, help me to cling to what You have spoken. Grow in me a deeper hunger for Your Word and a greater trust in Your voice. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Before You Go
There may be seasons when God feels distant, but His Word remains near. Jesus Himself reminded us that man does not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from God. (Deuteronomy 8:3) When life feels heavy or quiet, return to what He has already spoken. Ask yourself where you have been seeking nourishment, and whether your heart is being fed by truth or simply by what feels familiar. As you treasure His Word, allow it to guide you, strengthen you, and draw you closer to Him, even in the waiting.
Just as our bodies respond to hunger, our hearts reveal what we truly desire. The question is not whether we eat, but what we reach for first. Food satisfies for a moment, but God’s Word nourishes the soul in a way nothing else can. This is not only about seasons when God feels distant, but about the posture of our hearts each day. Are we treasuring His words as essential, or treating them as optional? What we value most will always shape how we listen, how we trust, and how we walk with Him.
Treasuring God’s Word
Job’s words remind us that even in seasons of suffering and unanswered questions, God’s Word remains our greatest nourishment. When we hold fast to His commands, we are strengthened to endure and to overcome. If today’s devotional encouraged you to treasure Scripture more deeply, these devotionals and reflections can help you continue walking in that truth.
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https://exhortationsfortoday.com/laboring-for-eternal-life-john-6-27/
Longing for spiritual nourishment
When our souls feel empty or weary, God alone satisfies. This devotional encourages a deeper hunger for the Word that sustains us. Spiritual hunger and satisfaction
https://exhortationsfortoday.com/spiritual-hunger-and-satisfaction/
Standing firm through trials
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