Close Your Eyes and Open Your Mouth
Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him! – Psalm 34:8
“Dad, close your eyes and open your mouth.”
Have you ever had your kid (or friend or spouse) say something like that to you?
What does it take to comply?
Trust.
Yes – but not just trust that my 4-year-old means well by me, I also have to trust that he knows what’s OK to put in Dad’s mouth.
I need trust and faith.
What? Faith?
Yes, and it’s just like that when we follow God.
We can’t just believe that He has our best interest at heart; we also have to trust that He knows what’s OK for us – even better, that He knows what’s right, what’s best for us.
So – close your eyes and open your mouth.
Taste and see how good the Lord is.
Thank Him for all He has given you.
Tell Him you love Him.
Tell Him your deepest needs, thoughts, feelings.
Taste the goodness of the Lord, and be ready for Him to give you the best, and now that your mouth is open, be ready to tell everyone you meet of God’s goodness!
Prayer:
O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth will declare your praise! Amen. (Psalm 51:15)
Charlie van Becelaere
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