“Neither have I gone back from the commandment of his lips; I have esteemed the words of his mouth more than my necessary food.”
Job 23:12
To Taste
“Take and eat” offered the serpent
It was Satan in disguise
That taste of forbidden fruit was
Flavored by deceit and lies.
“Take and eat” said brother Jacob
To gain twin Esau’s treasure
The aroma that promised much –
Its taste was void of pleasure.
Satan’s table piled high
Tempts and woos each sinful soul
Gluttons of lust and pleasure
Then, the poison takes its toll.
“Take and eat” another offered
“This my Body and my Blood”
To taste of Christ’s salvation
More satisfying than needful food!
“Taste and see” said the Psalmist
When speaking of our dear Lord
“Sweeter than honey” say they
Who have feasted on His Word.
As a rat drawn to poison
Tasting, will the sinner die
But as deer pants for water
Christ, my soul You satisfy.