“Taste and see that the Lord is good.” Psalm 34:8

Starbucks has become ubiquitous across the United States and in many parts of the world. Thirty four thousand stores across the planet tell us one thing, we love the taste of coffee, and even more the various ways it can be served up. David, the author of the Psalms, creates for us a tantalizing word play in understanding God’s amazing goodness. He uses our very physical senses, in this case the sense of taste, which is arguably the most powerful of our five senses. There is something about taste that is completely satisfying. Our very emotions are affected through a sip of coffee or bite of warm bread. Yet, however amazing we imagine a breakfast, or dinner, or dessert, they

Pale In Comparison To God’s Blessings.

David’s challenge to us is to taste for ourselves, for once you’ve experienced the goodness and overwhelming love of God in your life, you will never forget it. In fact, you will come back day after day after day wanting more.