Speaking
of the “goodness” of God, the psalmist advises: “taste and see”. I have always
been a pretty adventuresome eater so it’s perplexing to me when someone refuses
to even sample something that most people feel is a delicacy. Even more
surprising is seeing someone decline “tasting” the goodness of the LORD. To
allow apprehension to rob us of the fullness of God’s love is a travesty. Until
information becomes experience it is in essence, useless. Past disappointments
or failures can linger a lifetime, stealing away new possibilities, yet mere
moments of unfiltered acceptance of God’s goodness can wash them all away and
open a new world of faith and eternal purpose. O LORD, my God, how majestic are
Your ways! May Your goodness flow to me and through me this day and forever.
A serious pursuit of godliness requires an equally serious renunciation of worldliness. Too often, we measure spirituality with false scales. While being wisely selective with our public vices we are less so with our private attitudes and perspectives. In reality, it is the thoughts and intents of the heart where the greatest battles must be waged; our actions will ultimately align with the condition of our hearts. Lord God, You know me inside out, You are not fooled by human facades. Plow my heart with Your Word and Spirit and leave nothing unturned. Refresh my inward man that I may outwardly glorify You in all places at all times.
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