Dave’s Monday Blast – March 16, 2020
What does is mean to taste and see that the Lord is good? Psalm 34 is an acrostic poem; in this case, each line of verse begins with a different Hebrew letter, arranged in alphabetical order. The primary purpose of the psalm is to teach moral lessons about God. Its theme highlights God’s constant care for His people. In verse 8, the psalm’s author, David, invites readers to “taste and see that the Lord is good.” What does it mean to “taste and see that the Lord is good”?
As we unpack Psalm 34 we see examples of God’s enduring goodness to those who take refuge in Him: He takes care of their every need (verses 8 – 10); He provides for them a good, long life (verses 11 – 15); He is with them through troubles and saves them from their enemies (verses 17 – 22). Those who taste and see that the Lord is good will know His provision!
GotQuestions.org comments: “Believers in Jesus experience tastes of God’s goodness and grace when we observe the beauty of His creation or recognize His blessings of provision, protection, and care. We taste and see His goodness when we contemplate His holiness and infinite righteousness. We delight in His goodness when we appreciate the cost of Christ’s sacrifice for our salvation.” That’s good isn’t it!
To taste and see that the Lord is good, we must trust God and seek Him as our sole source of protection and provision. The only way to genuinely taste and see that the Lord is good is to put the matter to the test, to try and experience His goodness for yourself.
