Day 7: An Active Relationship

I included the first half of this Psalm today, but I'll be writing about verse 8.
Psalm 34:1-9 NIV
1  I will extol the Lord at all times; his praise will always be on my lips.
2 I will glory in the Lord; let the afflicted hear and rejoice.
3 Glorify the Lord with me; let us exalt his name together.
4 I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.
5 Those who look to him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame.
6 This poor man called, and the Lord heard him; he saved him out of all his troubles.
7 The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them.
8 Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.
9 Fear the Lord, you his holy people, for those who fear him lack nothing.

Taste... when you taste something to find out if it is good, do you toss it in your mouth and swallow it as fast as you can (like it's a cough syrup)? Or do you take you time, letting the flavors sit on your tongue and fill your mouth before you decide?
See... not as in find out and see but looking, observing, watching.  When you see something and you are trying to commit it to memory or trying to grasp the finer details, do you give it a passing glance? Do you concentrate of it trying not to move lest you be distracted and lose the comprehension that is so close? Or even better, do you look with you eyes shut, never seeing or believing?
You are called to taste, to seeif the lord is good. Do you do it actively and on purpose or just luck out when you stumble across God in ways you can't ignore? Do you call it God's hand and power or coincidence?
Refuge... whether you imagine medieval castles under attack or a US base in Iraq or Afghanistan under enemy fire, it doesn't matter. What does matter is that, if your enemy is trying to break through your defenses, you want to be protected on all sides. It would not be smart to hide with the front door locked and the back door wide open. It is also not recommended to be with out weapons or to take a nap. Vigilance can save your life - so can you fire power. You enemy will not give up unless you can prove that you have the upperhand and that he cannot win. Even then, he might feel like he has nothing to lose so he'll keep firing at you to keep you awake and to attempt to throw you off your guard.
Remember that you are in the midst of a battle that has lasted most of the world's existence if not more. You must arm yourself with the world of God and his truth. You must be vigilant looking for lies and attacks. You must surround yourself with God completely. And in the midst of all that God will still show you that he is good. So look for him. Taste and savor his blessings.

Day two of preplanning today. :) God bless and be well.