Scripture For Today
“Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.” - Psalm 34:8 (NIV)
There are moments in life when the world seems loud, the pace feels hurried, and our souls long for something real. Something we can feel, touch, and know without question. It is in those moments that this verse from Psalm 34 whispers an invitation: “Taste and see that the Lord is good.”
David wrote this psalm during one of the most uncertain times of his life. He was fleeing from danger, misunderstood, and hiding in unfamiliar places. Yet in the middle of his fear, David did not just remember God’s goodness—he experienced it. He found refuge in the Lord and discovered that His presence could turn even the darkest caves into holy ground. David’s words invite us into that same experience. They remind us that God’s goodness is not just something to be studied or admired from afar. It is meant to be tasted, encountered, and known personally.
“Taste and see” speaks to participation. It is not about hearing someone else’s story or living off another person’s faith. It is about stepping close enough to encounter God for yourself. Imagine tasting something new. You cannot fully describe it to someone else until you have experienced it. In the same way, you cannot truly understand how faithful God is until you let Him meet you in your own hunger, your own need, and your own surrender.
Maybe lately you have felt disconnected from that nearness. Perhaps your prayers feel routine, or you have wondered where God’s goodness is when life feels hard. But the truth is, His goodness is not absent; it is often waiting to be revealed in the middle of what seems ordinary. God shows His goodness in small mercies: a word that arrives right on time, a door that opens unexpectedly, a strength that meets you in your weakness.
Every time you choose to trust Him, you are tasting His goodness. Every moment you turn your heart toward Him instead of fear, you are seeing that He is faithful. His goodness is not a fleeting emotion; it is a steady presence that surrounds you even when circumstances shift.
To “take refuge” in Him means to lean fully into His care and to let your weary heart find safety in His love. It is a choice to believe that no matter what happens around you, you are covered by the One who never fails. God’s goodness is not limited to the mountaintop experiences. It flows into the quiet moments when you simply breathe and say, “Lord, I trust You.”
You may not know what tomorrow holds, but you can rest in the certainty that the same God who met David in the wilderness will meet you in yours. His goodness does not run out, and His love will not change. All He asks is that you come closer, taste, and see for yourself.
Three Practical Ways To Walk Out This Word Daily
1: Slow Down and Savor His Presence
Begin your day with intention. Before reaching for your phone or diving into responsibilities, take a few quiet minutes to acknowledge God’s presence. Whisper a simple prayer: “Lord, help me taste and see Your goodness today.” Sit with that thought, breathe deeply, and let gratitude settle in your heart. This act of slowing down helps you recognize His goodness in the simple moments: sunlight on your face, laughter in your home, or peace that comes in prayer. When you savor His presence, you begin to see that He has been near all along.
2: Keep a Goodness Journal
Each evening, write down three ways you noticed God’s goodness that day. They do not have to be dramatic. Small kindnesses matter just as much. Maybe someone encouraged you, or you found strength when you expected to break. Over time, these daily notes will become a record of God’s faithfulness. When seasons of uncertainty come, your journal will remind you that His goodness is not seasonal; it is constant. This practice helps shift your focus from what is missing to what God is doing right now.
3: Be a Reflection of His Goodness
One of the most beautiful ways to experience God’s goodness is to share it. Look for opportunities to extend kindness, forgiveness, or encouragement. When you choose compassion, you become a vessel of the very goodness you have received. Offer a listening ear, a helping hand, or a gentle word. Sometimes the way others “taste and see” God’s goodness is through your obedience to love like Him.
Closing Encouragement
God’s goodness is not just a truth to believe. It is an invitation to experience. Each day, He spreads before you a table of grace, hope, and peace, inviting you to draw near and taste for yourself. You do not have to earn this goodness or chase after it. It is already pursuing you.
Even when life feels uncertain, you can rest in the assurance that God’s character does not change. The same hand that lifted David out of fear is the hand that will steady you now. When you choose to take refuge in Him, you will find that His presence becomes your safe place, His promises your nourishment, and His peace your constant companion.
Today, open your heart wide and taste again. See how good your God truly is. His love will fill you, His peace will sustain you, and His goodness will never let you go.