Psalm 34: 8 > Taste and see, the Lord is Good
| Taste and see, that the Lord is good |
| Psalm 34: 8 ( King James Version ) |
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| O taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him. |
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| Psalm 34: 8 ( New International Version ) |
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| Taste and see that the Lord is good, blessed is the man who takes refuge in him. |
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| Text Quoted in Spirit of Prophecy |
| There is an evidence that is open to all, -- the most highly educated, and the most illiterate,-- the evidence of experience. God invites us to prove for ourselves the reality of His word, the truth of His promises. He bids us "taste and see that the Lord is good." Psalm 34:8. Instead of depending upon the word of another, we are to taste for ourselves. He declares, "Ask, and ye shall receive." John 16:24. His promises will be fulfilled. They have never failed; they never can fail. And as we draw near to Jesus, and rejoice in the fullness of His love, our doubt and darkness will disappear in the light of His presence. Steps to Christ, page 111.3 |
| "There is an evidence that is open to all--the most highly educated, the most illiterate-- the evidence of experience. God invites us to prove for ourselves the reality of His Word, the truth of His promises. He bids us 'taste and see that the Lord is good' (Psalm 34:8). Instead of depending upon the word of another, we are to taste for ourselves. He declares, 'Ask, and ye shall receive' (John 16:24). His promises will be fulfilled. They have never failed; they never can fail. And as we draw near to Jesus, and rejoice in the fullness of His love, our doubt and darkness will disappear in the light of His presence."--Steps to Christ, pp. 105-107, 111-112. {9MR 203.2} |
Psalm 34 12-15. Assurance Fosters Health.-- [1 Peter 3:10-12 quoted.] . . . {3BC 1146.5}
The assurance of God's approval will promote physical health. It fortifies the soul against doubt, perplexity, and excessive grief, that so often sap the vital forces and induce nervous diseases of a most debilitating and distressing character. The Lord has pledged His unfailing word that His eye shall be over the righteous, and His ear open to their prayer, while He is against all them that do evil. We make very hard work for ourselves in this world when we take such a course that the Lord is against us (RH Oct. 16, 1883). {3BC 1146.6} |