115: Taste and see that the Lord is good | Psalm 34:8

Even in a world filled with tragedy and fear, God reminds us to find refuge in Him. Our world is filled, right now, with fear and hate and acts of terror. Just yesterday, Nice, France was hit. It is heartbreaking. It is exhausting to turn on the news and have several major tragedies happen just days and weeks apart from each other. But God is still good. It almost feels stupid writing that. But it's true. I know many people struggle with this. How can God be good while all of this is happening. Why does He allow it? I can't answer those questions. It's much bigger than me. I don't think anyone other than God can. But I trust Him. I can't explain it. If you came across this episode of this podcast, and you are struggling with this, maybe today's One Verse is for you. Taste and see that the Lord is good. That is the start of Psalm 34:8. It is like God is allowing us to test Him: "Spend time with me. Trust me. And you will experience my goodness in your life." I can see this in my own life. I have experienced heartache and tragedy and fear for the future, yet God has always been good to me. Life isn't perfect, but His Love sustains me. If you've never experienced this, there is nothing I can do to explain it. But once you taste the goodness of God, you will know it! I encourage you to spend some time with God today, both in prayer and in His Word. I hope you experience His goodness today. About One Verse One Verse is a short, free podcast devotional designed to help you grow closer to God through less than 5 minutes a day, 5 days a week. Consistency trumps intensity. When it comes to working out, eating healthy, or managing our finances, consistency always trumps intensity. We reach our major life goals through small, purposeful steps taken daily. The same is true in our spiritual lives. I truly believe you will grow closer to God by spending just 5 minutes a day with Him versus cramming in an hour once a month. The One Verse Devotional is here to help take away the barriers of spending time with God. Now, during your workout, drive to work, or even shopping for groceries, you can invest in your spiritual life. http://phosphorusproject.com/