
“Taste and see that the Lord is good.” Psalm 34:8
David, the author of the Psalms, creates for us an appetizing 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 these to be, 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.