Posted by My newest devotional, Behold: 40 Days of Seeing and Savoring God will be released on 12/02/2020. Below is an excerpt from the devotional. Let’s read through Psalm 34 together and see what God is saying to us today!
I could think of no better place to start this devotional than with the phrase that I just couldn’t shake from my mind. Psalm 34:8 says:
“Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good!
Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him!”I encourage you to read through that again and pause on every word. Savor each syllable.
While I was praying about this, I couldn’t help but wonder if I had fallen into a “Food Network” style of Christianity. David encourages us to taste and see God’s goodness, but how often do I do that? Do I engage all of my senses in my worship of Him or do I just go through the motions? When I’m watching a cooking show or a baking competition, I can see the beautiful food and desserts, but I can’t taste them. While one of my senses is engaged, I’m not having the full experience like the hosts or contestants.
I don’t want a “Food Network” style of following God, I want the full, immersive, and potent experience of tasting His goodness personally. I long to savor Him.
What stood out to you about Psalm 34?
What is God saying to you?
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Very interesting thought! I need to be savoring every bit of it, but I feel like I’m just choking it down quickly like I would on a rushed lunch break. It’s time to slow down and savor God’s truth.
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Oh yes, I love that image! It’s like having drive-thru encounters with God instead of truly experiencing a meal with him.
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