God is Good!

We have been blessed to have a college student from South Korea living with us since the beginning of January. His name is Jun-sik, but his grandfather gave him a biblical name of Samuel. I like using Samuel. This has required an adjustment on our part in terms of schedules (he needs rides to and from everywhere), language (sometimes I'm not sure Samuel's "yes" really means "yes"), sharing the bathroom, etc. Probably the hardest adjustment for both of us is in the area of food. When you become used to certain foods, spices, smells, and more, it is hard to get used to anything else. Many years ago, I did a short-term missions trip to Russia and that was a definite culinary experience. McDonald's in Moscow was a welcome and temporary relief from cow tongue and gelatin.
So far, Korean candy and rice are about all my American nose and taste buds can take. "Taste, food? Good?" he asks. More often than not, I have to say "no." Or, would that really be "yes"? One major thing Samuel and I both have in common is our love for the Lord Jesus Christ. His father is a preacher. The church meets on the main floor of their home in Korea and his family lives on the second floor. For his part, Samuel would love to be a youth minister (maybe a preacher) some day.
The Psalmist presents this invitation to all who don't know the Lord. "Taste and see that the Lord is good. Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in Him! Fear the Lord, you His godly people, for those who fear Him will have all they need" (34:8&9). I can't begin to tell you the number of times I've had a financial need, a need for clarity on something I didn't understand, a need for guidance in what I should write and say, a need for quietness and rest, and EVERYTIME God has been faithful in providing me with exactly what I need. I know beyond a doubt that I didn't evolve from apes or amoeba. There is too much evidence for me to think I'm just the product of accidents that occurred over millions and billions of years. God manifests His existence to me through His creation, through His Word, and through my everyday experiences. I don't know where you are at in your life. I don't know what issues you may be dealing with at this very moment. What I do know is this; that if you taste of the Lord, if you open up His Word and read it, if you open up your heart and mind and pray to Him, you WILL see that He is good! Count on it!