Today’s Scripture is Psalms 34:8.
“O taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him.”
In this verse we’re invited to personally experience the kindness and love of God. This verse calls us to “taste and see” – to go beyond hearing about God’s goodness and to experience it for ourselves.
Just as a meal can only be fully appreciated when we taste it, God’s love and kindness become real to us when we open ourselves to trust and rely on Him.
Faith in God is not just a belief in the unknown. As the quote says, “Faith is not a leap in the dark; it’s a step into the light.” When we take that step toward God, we step into His love, finding refuge in His presence. This act of trust leads us into a life marked by blessings and a deep assurance of His care.
The promise here is simple: if we draw near to God, we will find that He is good. But if we stand at a distance to God and complain about his ways, then we have not tasted him, and so we cannot know that the Lord is good. Get closer to him, taste for yourself. He IS good.
I’m Lonnie Davis, and this is a thought worth thinking.