Psalm 34:1-10

Psalm 34:1-10
Common English Bible (CEB)

  I will bless the Lord at all times; his praise will always be in my mouth. 2 I praise the Lord— let the suffering listen and rejoice. 3 Magnify the Lord with me! Together let us lift his name up high!
  4 I sought the Lord and he answered me. He delivered me from all my fears. 5 Those who look to God will shine; their faces are never ashamed. 6 This suffering person cried out: the Lord listened and saved him from every trouble. 7 On every side, the Lord’s messenger protects those who honor God; and he delivers them.
  8 Taste and see how good the Lord is! The one who takes refuge in him is truly happy! 9 You who are the Lord’s holy ones, honor him, because those who honor him don’t lack a thing. 10 Even strong young lions go without and get hungry, but those who seek the Lord lack no good thing.

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  How do you know if something is good?  If I describe to you how good a strawberry tastes, you'll have a good idea of it, but you can't be certain yourself.  If I tell you how reliable a business is, you may well believe me, but you won't fully buy in until you've experienced it yourself.  If I tell you how dependable my friend is, you'll only really believe once you've experienced that for yourself.

  The same is true with God.  No matter how many personal testimonies you read, nothing trumps personal experience.  Reading or hearing the stories of others can strengthen our faith and inspire us to worship God, but until we have experienced the grace of God in the midst of our suffering, we won't fully understand just how good God is.
  So taste and see.  Dive in to the riches of his love, and let the waves of his grace and mercy wash over you.  You'll be amazed at how great our God is.

May you be in awe of God's love today