Taste and See: The Goodness of Satisfaction

The Goodness of Satisfaction:A look at figs in the BibleThe situation under Solomon—I Kings 4:24The (false) promise of Sennacharib—2 Kings 18:31The future with the Messiah—Micah 4:4 Sitting under the tree of…1. Security2. Serenity3. Sweetness4. Stability5. Satisfaction Enjoying your figs...1. Become aware of what you have.2. Be grateful for what you have.3. Be content with what you have.New City Catechism What is the law of God as stated in the Ten Commands?_________________________________________________ You shall have no other gods before me.   You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath. You shall not bow down to them or worship them.  You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God.   Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. Honor your father and your mother. You shall not murder. You shall not commit adultery. You shall not steal. You shall not give false testimony. You shall not covet.      (Exodus 20:3-17) Prayer:Holy God, You showed your love to your people by giving them your commands. May we always give thanks for your law. You have not left us ignorant of how to walk in the way of righteousness. Help us to glorify you by obeying your  ten commands.  Amen.