Dave and I enjoy cooking for a crowd. It makes me happy to entertain and to take care of others. But with my cooking, I’m a taster. You will find me with an extra fork or spoon, lifting out little samples throughout the process or pinching off some dough or sampling the batter. I want to make sure that it tastes just right and there’s no other way to do that except tasting.
Saturday we had some folks over for carnitas tacos. Dave smoked a pork butt. It took all day but it was worth it, for sure! When he brought it in off the smoker and pulled back the foil, it looked wonderful. Such good bark! Friends came early to help out and all of us needed to pinch off some meat, “just for a taste”. Yum!
“O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.” Psalm 34:8
So here is an open invitation to experience the goodness of God. David says “Taste and see”! God is inviting us to sample his character. Just a little taste, try a little and you’ll like it. Once you’ve tasted of the Lord you’ll keep coming back for more.
“I will praise the LORD at all times. I will never stop singing his praises. 2 Humble people, listen and be happy, while I brag about the LORD. 3 Praise the LORD with me. Let us honor his name.
4 I went to the LORD for help, and he listened. He saved me from all that I fear. 5 If you look to him for help, he will put a smile on your face. You will have no need to be ashamed. 6 As a poor, helpless man I prayed to the LORD, and he heard me. He saved me from all my troubles. 7 The LORD’s angel builds a camp around his followers, and he protects them. 8 Give the LORD a chance to show you how good he is. Great blessings belong to those who depend on him!” Psalm 34:1-8 ERV
God is asking us to let Him work in our lives and promising that we will find Him faithful. He’s saying you can trust my goodness – it will deliver you from “all” your fears – I will be there to protect and provide.
What is it that causes fear in your life? The thought of financial ruin; physical disease; losing a family member; fear of natural disasters? Go to the Lord and He will protect, deliver, set your heart at ease and you don’t have to be ashamed in asking for His help. He wants to show you just how good He is!
Taste and See!