It is narrated from Sayyiduna Abu Umamah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "When Allah intends good for a servant, He sweetens him with honey." It was said: O Messenger of Allah, what does sweetening him with honey mean? He (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "He opens up a righteous deed for him, then takes his soul while he is in that state."
Hadith Referenceالمعجم الكبير للطبراني / باب الصاد / 7491