20 May | EVERYONE
"Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the man who trusts in Him! Oh, fear the Lord, you His saints! There is no want to those who fear Him." Psalm 34: 8,9
David had fled to the land of Gath, the territory of King Achish, to hide from Saul's wrath. But being recognized by an enemy soldier, he felt that he would be taken prisoner and possibly killed. He looked to one side and then another, and there was no way out. He had no way to escape, so, to get out of trouble, he pretended to be mad. His eyes bulged, his saliva dripped from his beard, and he moaned like an animal. Achish rebuked his soldiers for having brought a madman as a prisoner (see 1 Samuel 21:10-15).
After he was released, David fled to the cave of Adullam where he wrote Psalm 34. The theme of this psalm is how to deal with fear, and it speaks of his trust in God's protecting power. He never abandons His children. The difficulties can be the most horrible, the enemies can be implacable and powerful, but the Lord is willing to care for those who trust in Him. The power of God is not a pretty theory but a life experience, which comes out of the paper and materializes in the everyday. That is why David writes: "Taste and see that the Lord is good!"
If I ask you about the capulí and you have never tasted this delicious fruit, it is impossible for you to give me an answer. I can give the most eloquent theoretical description of the wonderful taste of capulí, or Capulin cherries, but you will never understand if your palate is not delighted with its taste.
The same is true of human experience with God. It is necessary to make Him a part of your existence from when you get up until you go to bed. Only then will you understand what it means: "Blessed is the man who trusts in Him!"
Take Action
Raise your eyes upwards. Look beyond the circumstances that may surround you and smile. You are never alone. The Lord is with you wherever you go. Learn to trust and rest in Him! Sing "Taste and See" (if possible, with your family).