Taste and See

Scripture: Psalm 34 

I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.

2 My soul shall make her boast in the Lord: the humble shall hear thereof and be glad.

3 O magnify the Lord with me and let us exalt his name together.

4 I sought the Lord, and he heard me and delivered me from all my fears.

5 They looked to him and were lightened, and their faces were not ashamed.

6 This poor man cried, and the Lord heard him and saved him out of all his troubles.

7 The angel of the Lord encamps round about them that fear him and delivers them.

8 O taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man that trusts in him.

9 O fear the Lord, ye his saints: for there is no want to them that fear him.

10 The young lions do lack and suffer hunger: but they that seek the Lord shall not want any good thing.

11 Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of the Lord.

12 What man desires life, and loveth many days, that he may see good?

13 Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile.

14 Depart from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.

15 The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry.

16 The face of the Lord is against them that do evil, to cut off the remembrance of them from the earth.

17 The righteous cry, and the Lord heareth, and delivers them out of all their troubles.

18 The Lord is near them, who are of a broken heart and save such as be of a contrite spirit.

19 Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the Lord delivers him out of them all.

20 He keeps all his bones: not one of them is broken.

21 Evil shall slay the wicked: and they that hate the righteous shall be desolate.

22 The Lord redeems the soul of his servants: and none of them that trust in him shall be desolate.

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 "I will bless the Lord at all times: His praise shall continually be in my mouth." – Psalm 34:1

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Life is full of highs and lows, unexpected turns, and moments when we feel like we’re barely holding on. As young adults navigate careers, relationships, finances, and purpose, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. But Psalm 34 offers a powerful reminder that our circumstances don’t have to dictate our praise. No matter what we face, God is worthy of our worship.

David, the author of this Psalm, wrote these words during a time of distress. He was on the run, fearing for his life, yet he declared that he would bless the Lord at all times. That kind of faith challenges us. Can we still praise God in uncertainty? Can we still trust Him when things don’t go as planned?

God Hears You

Psalm 34:4-7 reminds us that God hears and delivers us when we seek Him. It’s easy to feel like our prayers are bouncing off the ceiling, but Scripture reassures us that God listens. When was the last time you honestly cried out to Him—not just a quick prayer, but a raw, honest conversation?

Think about the woman with the issue of blood in the New Testament (Mark 5:25-34). She had been suffering for twelve years, but in one moment of faith, when she reached out to touch Jesus’ garment, she was healed. Her desperation turned into deliverance. What if your breakthrough is on the other side of seeking God with that same faith?

The Taste Test of Faith

Psalm 34:8 says, "O taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the man that trusts in Him." This isn’t just an invitation; it’s a challenge. To “taste” something means to experience it firsthand. You can hear about God’s goodness, read about it, and listen to testimonies, but nothing changes until you experience Him for yourself.

Some of us treat our faith like a buffet—we choose what’s convenient. We want the blessings but not the discipline, the rewards, not the surrender. But complete trust means letting go of control, stepping out of our comfort zones, and relying on God’s wisdom instead of our own.

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As I often say: "Faith isn’t about understanding every step—it’s about trusting God even when you can’t see the path ahead." – Sherrie T.

What Are You Speaking?

Psalm 34:13 urges us to "Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile." What we speak matters. Many of us talk about negativity in our own lives without realizing it. “I’ll never get out of this debt.” “I’m not good enough.” “Things never work out for me.” But Proverbs 18:21 tells us that life and death are in the power of the tongue.

What if you started speaking life instead? What if instead of doubting, you declared, “God is working this out for my good” (Romans 8:28)? What if you replaced fear with faith and complaints with worship?

Your Call to Action

·       Psalm 34 is a blueprint for living a victorious life. Here’s your challenge for this week:

·        Daily Praise – No matter what’s happening, start your day by thanking God for at least three things.

·        Speak Life – Be intentional about replacing negative words with faith-filled declarations.

·        Seek God First – Spend at least 10 minutes in prayer each day, asking God for direction and listening for His voice.

Your breakthrough is on the other side of trust. Will you take the challenge?