Savor His Presence

There is something miraculous that happens in the mess of this life. Through all the hurt, through all the discomfort, and the ongoing, unfinished business of dreams yet unfulfilled, you will personally experience God’s presence.

It’s not something you read about, hope for, or hear about in church. You actually experience His goodness – it’s tangible! Check out this amazing scripture: taste and see that the LORD is good; Blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him! Psalm 34:8. When evil comes against us, and we have to take refuge, the blessing is that we taste the goodness of God.

This is not naturally speaking. It is practically speaking. Our ability to know and experience Jesus just got a major upgrade! Tasting is a supernatural, personal experience and unique encounter.

Tasters are people who first note the circumstances God turned up in the battle, and they appreciate it. Tasters learn to set environments and make a big deal out of setting them. They like the romance and intimacy of a personal experience with the Lord.

In the natural, our tastebuds detect sweet, sour, salty, and bitter. Each of these has a spiritual counterpart.

• Sweet: It’s the part of the Holy Spirit we appreciate and hope for. Pleasing to all.

• Sour: Strong experiences not easy to take or digest. You have to develop a taste for it.

• Salty: This is all about enhancement of flavor. It intensifies personal encounters with God and actually leaves you thirsty for more of His goodness.

• Bitter: This is a legitimate part of our experience with God. We don’t like it, but it is necessary for our development.

God wants you to taste and experience Him in a new way. As you taste His goodness, you will crush the head of the enemy as God’s presence envelopes you.