"I will taste and see that you are good." This lyric from the song "Come to the River" by Housefires has been resonating with me today. Tasting something that is good (like my caramel latte this morning) implies I am experiencing it. I know in my head that a caramel latte tastes good; but I also have actual experience drinking it- tasting the sugary, buttery flavor of the caramel as it mixes with the rich espresso and smooth milk. (Now I want another caramel latte...)
Tasting and seeing involves involves an experience - and tasting and seeing God's goodness assumes I have an experience with God's goodness. I can know intellectually, theologically, that God is good, (and I think that's really important!) but tasting that goodness indicates experiencing it for myself. I have experienced the goodness of the Lord; and not because of any good I've done - no way! I've seen and experienced his goodness in my life in numerous ways despite the awful things I've done in my life. That makes his goodness towards me all the more sweet. And not fake sugar sweet, but sweetness that is lasting and real and deep. I was talking with a friend yesterday and explaining how powerful this experience of God is, especially when we're sharing our faith. No one can refute the power of Jesus. You can disagree with an opinion, or a statement, but you can't disagree with an experience. I can point to my life and say Jesus has transformed my heart, and that change cannot be refuted. I can point to things that God has given me - things that are just what I need at the exactly right time, over and over again. His good and perfect timing cannot be refuted. "Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him." - Psalm 34:8
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