This morning I am sitting in a coffee shop enjoying a nice latte as I write this.  There was a season of my life where that was an everyday occurrence.  Now it’s just a special treat enjoyed every once in a while.  I normally make my coffee at home or even at work.  There is something about a latte at a coffee shop that hits the spot.  I was thinking about how we treat time with God.  Do we treat it like an everyday occurrence or like a special treat enjoyed every once in a while.  Let’s look together at David’s words found in Psalm 34. 

Taste and see that the Lord is good;
    blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.

Fear the Lord, you his holy people,
    for those who fear him lack nothing.

The lions may grow weak and hungry,
    but those who seek the Lord lack no good thing.

Come, my children, listen to me;
    I will teach you the fear of the Lord.

Whoever of you loves life
    and desires to see many good days,

keep your tongue from evil
    and your lips from telling lies.

Turn from evil and do good;
    seek peace and pursue it.

The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous,
    and his ears are attentive to their cry;

Each and every day we should taste and see that the Lord is good.  It is a special treat but it is one that should be indulged in each and every day.  It provides some of the same benefits as morning coffee.  It wakes us up.  Gives us strength for the day and starts us off on the right foot.  Our time with God sets the tone for our day and for our life.  Enjoy your time with God today.  Taste and see. 

In His Grip,

Pastor Dave