Devotional for June 25

The Upright Will See This and Rejoice

1 O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.
2 Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, whom he hath redeemed from the hand of the enemy;
3 And gathered them out of the lands, from the east, and from the west, from the north, and from the south.
8 Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!
9 For he satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness.
42 The righteous shall see it, and rejoice: and all iniquity shall stop her mouth.
43 Whoso is wise, and will observe these things, even they shall understand the lovingkindness of the Lord. Psalm 107:1-3, 8-9, 42-43 (KJV)

The Morning Exhortation

Each of us digs for treasure in this life wherever we think best. Blessed are those who search the Word of God for their treasure. When we are able to taste and see the infinite goodness and perfection of the Lord within the Holy Bible, the truth of God becomes more precious than mountains gold. No need to be overly concerned about when or how. No need to worry about what is or what will be. Faith in God is enough to overcome all the power of the darkness of this world. Receive, believe, and profess the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Question

How do we taste and see that the Lord is good?

Answer

We able to tell if a food is good or bad to eat by how it tastes (Isaiah 7:15). Our spiritual sense of taste works in the same way be decerning what is right from what is wrong (Hebrews 5:12-14; John 6:28-35). A tree is known by its fruit (Matthew 7:15-20). Everyone who tastes the Word of God will acknowledge that God is good (John 1:14, 6:27, 55-58, 63; Romans 12:9-21). The Word of God is sweeter than honey and better than the best protein (Hebrews 4:12; Matthew 7:24-28; Psalm 119:103-104). The sun always shines, but when the earth turns away it sits in darkness (James 1:17). In the same way, our turning away from the light of God causes us to sit in darkness, blind, and unable to see (Isaiah 59:1-10; James 4:8-10; 2 Peter 1:2-11). Taste, see, and live (Psalm 1; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2:15-26; 4:22).

The Prayer Appointed for This Week from the Book of Common Prayer

Lord, make me have perpetual love and reverence for your holy Name, for you never fail to help and govern those whom you have set upon the sure foundation of your lovingkindness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, fore ever and ever. Amen.