"Taste" Jehovah's Goodness -How?

"Taste and see that Jehovah is good; happy is the an who takes refuge in him." - PSALM 34:8. 

IMAGINE being offered something to eat that you have never tried before. You could learn something by looking at it, smelling it, getting the recipe, or asking others for their opinion about it.  However, the only way to know for sure whether you like it or not is to taste it for yourself.

We can learn something about Jehovah's goodness by reading the Bible and our publications as well as by hearing others talk about the blessings they have received from Jehovah.  But we will gain an understanding  of how good Jehovah is when we "taste" his goodness for ourselves.  (Read Psalm 34:8)  Let us illustrate one way we can do that.  Suppose we want to engage in some form of full-time ministry, but in order to reach that goal, we will need to simplify  our life.  Perhaps we have often read Jesus' promise that if we put  Kingdom interests first, Jehovah will provide the things  we really need, but we personally have never experienced the fulfillment of the promise.(Matthew 6:33)  Nevertheless, with faith in Jesus' promise, we reduce our expenses , cut down our secular work, and focus on our ministry.  As we do so, we learn through our own experience that Jehovah really does care for our needs.  We "taste" Jehovah's goodness personally.

Jehovah is "good to all," even to those who do not know him.  (Psalm 145:9; Matthew 5:45)    But especially those who love Jehovah and serve him with their whole soul  receive many blessings from him. (Read Psalm 16:1, 2.)    Note just some of the ways we benefit from Jehovah's goodness. 

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