Taste and See

This is an invite to know, trust, and experience God personally. The promise is that you will discover that the Lord is good. He is good all the time, even in difficult times (as David was facing). Once you have tasted God's goodness, your life will never be the same! Knowing about God is not the same as knowing God. Hearing that God is good is not the same as experiencing yourself how good God is. I myself can definitely testify to God's goodness. My life's experiences have shown evidences that God is good, kind, loving, and faithful. "You, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness." (Psalm 86:15) He is beyond awesome! It is so sweet to trust in Jesus, to follow Jesus, to rest in Jesus, and to live for Jesus! It is indeed sweet to be loved, redeemed, forgiven, freed, treasured, healed, delivered, and heard by Almighty God. It is incredibly sweet to be able to approach God's throne of grace with confidence (in prayer), to feast upon His Word, to serve the King of kings, to do His kingdom's work alongside brothers and sisters in Christ, to have incorruptible inheritance, and to enjoy eternal life with Christ in Heaven. "Oh, how great is Your goodness, which You have laid up for those who fear You, which You have prepared for those who trust in You in the presence of the sons of men!" (Psalm 31:19 NKJV)

Those who take refuge in Jesus Christ are blessed/happy. "Lord Almighty, blessed is the one who trusts in You." (Psalm 84:12) "How priceless is Your unfailing love, O God! People take refuge in the shadow of your wings. They feast on the abundance of Your house; You give them drink from Your river of delights." (Psalm 36:7-8) When life hands you lemons, give the lemons to God and He will make lemonade for you. Take heart! God can give you sweetness even in the midst of sour circumstances. Keep your eyes open for God's sweet surprises in your life! Life is sweet because of Christ. 

Prayer: Lord, thank You for Your goodness and faithfulness! Jesus, You're the sweetest Name of all! I'm so very blessed. Please help me be content and happy in You always. Please show me how I may persuade others to come taste and see that You are good. Please empower me to do good to all, reflecting Your love, grace, goodness, and kindness.