Taste & See God

O TASTE AND SEE THAT THE LORD IS GOOD; HAPPY ARE THOSE WHO TAKE REFUGE IN HIM. Psalm 34.8.

Sometime ago my wife and I were quite concerned about our daughter’s new business venture. There have been a few setbacks through no fault of hers. We had been praying very fervently for her and her project. We expected everything to be smooth sailing because we had entrusted all to God.

With each obstacle, we have been going back to God and asking Him to help us through. As we talked about these things, we both felt that this is a time of testing for our daughter. It is after all, her project. We only lend her physical, moral and spiritual support. The primary responsibility is hers. This naturally entails her going to God on her own and taking her problems to Him. She has to find help in time of need for herself from the throne of grace. Others can help only so much and no further, especially when it comes to seeking God and His help. SHE HAS TO TASTE AND SEE THAT THE LORD IS GOOD FOR HERSELF!

Our daughter had a steady job with a reputable agency and the had been smooth. The challenges to faith were rare. Now she is faring through uncharted territory. Each new task and every hardship is a challenge to faith in the Lord. We have come to realise that these are her trials of faith and not ours!

Like a loving father who deliberately pushes his little son into the pool so that he would learn to swim though he may struggle, the Lord lets us go through deep waters, dark valleys and fearful shadows. He teaches us not only to survive but to overcome, He proves to us His constant presence and the strength of His staff! He is faithful! Remember, the Lord will take us through only such experiences of life that are common to all those who trust in Him!

Soon, our daughter and all others who trust in the Lord will be able to say like David, “I sought the LORD, and he answered me, and delivered me from all my fears. Look to him, and be radiant; so your faces shall never be ashamed. This poor soul cried, and was heard by the LORD, and was saved from every trouble”. Dear child of God, are you passing through deep waters or dark valleys? Remember, the Lord has put you there! He is there with you! Trust Him. He will take care of you and your situation!

Pray and practise with me: Dear Lord, help me in all my troubles so that I too can say like David, “O taste and see that the LORD is good; happy are those who take refuge in him”. Amen.