Taste and See That The Lord Is Good
May 6, 2026
“Psalm 34:4-8, 15-16 “I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears. Those who look to him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame. This poor man called, and the Lord heard him; he saved him out of all his troubles. The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them. Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him. The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are attentive to their cry; but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil, to blot out their name from the earth.””
Reflection
25th October 2023, Wednesday GL (friend and sister-in-Christ) had prayed Psalm 34 over me today. I was subconsciously aware of my anxious state over the weekend, which had carried over to Monday, as I hadn’t felt like penning my thoughts or prayers over the period. Perhaps I was tired of constantly wishing that life would return to ‘normal’, yet I would wake up each morning with two thoughts: when will the verdict of my IPP civil suit be out; and how long was it going to be till the share manipulation charges against me were brought to trial? But the Holy Spirit unites us all in the body of Christ and it was through GL, again, that He spoke. I must sing the praises of the Lord and praise His name forever, regardless of how I feel! For I am called to walk by faith – faith that God is at work restoring my relationship with Him through the trials I am going through. I shall taste and see that the Lord is good! His favour is upon those who are in a ‘right relationship’ with Him – our righteousness comes from Him.
Application
I must talk to God every day and seek His counsel; read His Word and rejoice that the trials in my life will build up my faith when I trust in the Lord, my Saviour and Redeemer. How wonderful it is to grow more and more intimate with Christ and experience His love! Truly, I can taste and see that the Lord is good!
Forgive me, Lord, for my wilfulness. Instead of seeking an unconditional relationship with You, I have often looked to you only in times of trouble. I have neglected Your love and turned away from Your presence when I thought life was good. But what is truly good? Surely not things of this world, where dust and moth will eat away. You have brought me to my knees, that I humble myself and return to You. Thank you for lifting me out of the depths of despair and delivering me from all my fears. In Jesus’ name, Amen.