God created us in His image and included the sense of taste—a gift that often gets us in trouble, as our scales will attest. We delight in the tastes of a variety of foods. Does God?
Jesus ate. He dined on the food Martha lovingly prepared for Him. He tasted the catch of the day on Galilee’s shore. He ate with tax collectors and sinners. He shared Passover with His disciples. As a Man, He tasted His food. As God, He created food to have flavor. How amazing that He included this delightful detail! Even His provision of the nourishing but boring manna had a specific flavor—it “tasted like wafers made with honey” (Ex. 16:31).
One day we will sit in Heaven at the wedding supper of the Lamb (Rev. 19:9). We can anticipate a meal as none we’ve ever tasted. While we wait, we not only enjoy the gift of flavorful food, but are invited to savor the spiritual blessing of taste:
- O taste and see that the Lord is good. (Psalm 34:8)
- How sweet are Your words to my taste… sweeter than honey! (Psalm 119:103)
- You have tasted the goodness and kindness of the Lord. (1 Peter 2:3, AMPC)
Satisfy your soul as eagerly as your physical appetite. Taste the Lord’s goodness, devour His Word, delight in His kindness.
BARBARA HIGBY 
Barbara, just read this weeks blog, I will now go back and read all of them (not all at once). After visiting with 2 bereaved mom’s yesterday I am again humbled by some of the things I heard. You have a way with words that makes me examine my inner self. It makes me want to dig a little deeper into the word. Keep encouraging others and I will share these blogs with others. Blessings Dan
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Thank you, Dan. I actually opened this right after listening to Tim & Kathy’s podcast – you & Phyllis are next! God has anointed you for your ministry and we are so thankful He has crossed our paths.
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Hi Barbara,
So interesting that God created us with the sense of taste so we can delight in the savory and keep away from the bitter harmful items. I know all too well how much I long for sweet or salty especially when I’m not hungry but tired/exhausted. Then I must “run” to the rest/sleep where he restores my body.
I thank him for taste. Hope you and Rich are well. 💗Faith
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Thank you for your comments, Faith – insightful, as usual!
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