Daily Devotions

Psalm 34:8

"Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good! Blessed is the one who takes refuge in Him!"

This verse is an invitation, not just to hear about God’s goodness, but to experience it personally. It calls us to move from theory into practice, from knowing about God to truly encountering Him in our lives.

The phrase “taste and see” is metaphorical. It points us to a deeper truth: God’s goodness is not abstract, but real and tangible. Just as food must be tasted to be enjoyed, so God’s grace must be experienced to be understood. Those who trust in Him discover His blessings, protection, and joy—even in seasons of difficulty.

This is not a passive command but an active one. We are urged to seek God, explore His ways, and test His promises for ourselves. Trusting in Him means stepping into a relationship of reliance, learning by experience that He is faithful.

Eugene Peterson once drew a vivid picture of meditation on Scripture by comparing it to his dog chewing on a bone. With soft purrs and low growls, the dog savoured and worked at it, unwilling to let it go. Peterson suggested that the same is true for us as we “chew” on God’s Word—rolling it around in our hearts, drawing strength, flavour, and nourishment from it. In that way, we taste and see the goodness of the Lord, and we find contentment in His presence.

Prayer

Gracious Lord,
We come before You with hearts open to Your goodness.
Teach us not only to hear of Your promises,
but to taste and see them at work in our lives.
May we find in You our refuge and strength,
our daily bread and our lasting joy.
Guide us to trust in Your love,
to savour Your Word,
and to live out of the abundance of Your goodness.
Through Christ our Shepherd we pray,
Amen.