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TASTE AND SEE

Monday, October 26, 2009

TAKE IT BACK MINISTRIES

Pastor Dr. Michael L. Hargett, Sr., D.D., P.C., D.M., Ph.D.

2323 Green Bay Road

North Chicago, IL 60064


Psalms 34:8

“O’ Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in him.”

Last week while on my travels in Wisconsin, I stopped for gas and came across a pack of “Mary Jane” candy. I purchased the candy, filled my vehicle with gas and was on my way. After looking at the pack candy sitting next to me, I begin to get excited even before popping the first piece into my mouth. I unwrapped the first piece, remembering my childhood and the very first time I had one. The flavor of the candy was nice and smooth as the peanut butter, honey, and pinch of salt emulsified in my mouth. Childhood memories rushed to the forefront of my thoughts.


Then the spirit of the Lord spoke to me and this scripture came to mind. As I was enjoying my candy and memories of a great childhood, Oh, I can taste and see that the lord is good! I begin to go back in my childhood and see how God provided me refuge in Him. The sweet taste of his love, grace, and mercy began to over take me! I began to praise and worship God! For as long as I can remember, I have always talked with God. My family and friends use to think I was strange because I always seem to be talking to this imaginary friend. Having a better understanding of who God is and how He communicates with us. I know now that this friend was the Holy Ghost with me all of my life. I see God throughout my life. Through the trails! Through the pain! Through the strain. Through it all! O’ I taste and see that the Lord is good!


I encourage you this week, to go out and buy a pack of candy that you have not had in a while. While eating it look back on your life and see where God has carried you from! Celebrate and praise God for bringing you through. And if you are in the midst of a storm seek refuge in him, and praise God anyway! Many this morning have a taste in your heart. Your heart feels heavy! It has for a long time now! A lot of old hopes have dried up. Dreams have been on hold and almost died. You have been running into dead end streets again and again. Your life feels empty, unfulfilled, dissatisfied. Deep in your spirit you know there has to be something more to life. But everything that looks good is out of reach. No money. No strength. No motivation. But at least a you have a hunger! O’ I taste and see that the Lord is good! Come find refuge in him… The Lord says, you are the perfect candidate! This offer is for everyone who thirsts and has no money -- no resources, no bargaining position, no track record, no power, no prestige, no pull. God is inviting you this week to enjoy the banquet of salvation. O’ I taste and see that the Lord is good!


The word "good" means that what God offers is top quality; it's the best there is. So come! O’ Taste and see that the Lord is good! Be blessed in his refuge! Have a great week! In Jesus’ name! Shabach Shalom!


By: Pastor Dr. Michael L. Hargett, D.D., D.M., P.C., Ph.D.
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