BLESSED IS THE MAN WHO TRUSTS IN HIM!

"Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good;
Blessed is the man who trusts in Him!"
Psalm 34:8

David writes this psalm for the spiritually immature,
who need to be instructed in the ways of God. One thing
David thinks we need to know is how to live in a way
that brings the blessing of God. How do we face the
hard times? When we hurt, we want to know: Have we
done something wrong? Has God deserted us? What do
we need to do to receive God's help? These are good
questions. If we pay attention to David, we will get
some answers.

The word "taste" here means properly to try the flavor
of anything, to eat a little so as to ascertain what
a thing is. It is used here in the sense of making a
trial of, or testing by experience. The idea is, that
by putting trust in God -- by testing the comforts of
religion -- one would so thoroughly see or perceive
the blessings of it -- would have so much happiness
in it -- that he would be led to seek his happiness
there altogether.

If those who are in danger would look to him; if
sinners would believe in him; if the afflicted
would seek him; if the wretched would cast their
cares on him; if they who have sought in vain for
happiness in the world, would seek happiness in
him-- they would, one and all, so surely find what
they need that they would renounce all else, and
put their trust alone in God. Hallelujah, Amen and Amen.