The Tasting Room

by | May 26, 2016 | Sherie Vest

THE TASTING ROOM

Psalm 34:8 Taste and see that the Lord is Good, blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him.

WINE COUNTRY

The landscape is quietly changing on the Central Coast of California. Where flowers and beans grew in abundance, now are lush vineyards as far as the eye can see. The success of the grape growers is due largly to the mild climate and the mountain ranges.

The mountains along the Central Coast of California are unusual in that they flow from east to west and north to south. Apparently this is very benefical for the growing of grapes. A wide variety of grapes are grown in this unusual terrain. Vineyards are prospering.

With the increase of vineyards, has come many Tasting Rooms, that are scattered through out many small towns along the Central Coast.

THE TASTING ROOM

A vintner, wine merchant, must have a well functioning WINE TASTING ROOM. To achieve a Taste friendly atmosphere is vital.

A person visiting a TASTING ROOM needs to feel relaxed. Sampling several different types of wine slowly. Enjoying the experience of choosing just the right flavor. Purchasing the wine and remembering a pleasant experience during the selection.

Happy memories will return a person for another TASTING ROOM experience.

Psalm 34:8 TASTE and see that the Lord is good

This is an invitation to taste the Spirit of the Lord, like we would TASTE wine before selecting our favorite flavor. God’s Goodness is very great.

Consider some of the following varieties:

TASTING GOD’S GOODNESS

CREATION

  • In Genesis 1:3 God said let there be LIGHT. He called light forth and it came into being. God called the LIGHT GOOD.
  • Genesis 1:10 God called dry ground LAND and gathered waters SEAS. God saw this was GOOD.
  • Genesis 1:14 God said let there be LIGHTS in the expanse of the sky, the universe was created. God saw it was GOOD.
  • Genesis 1:20 God said let the waters be teeming with FISH and the BIRDS fill the skys. God saw this was GOOD.
  • Genesis 1:24 Let the land produce LIVING CREATURES. And God saw it was GOOD.
  • Genesis 1:26 Let us make MAN in our image, in Our likeness. And it was very GOOD.

The Goodness of God can be seen in creation. We can TASTE God’s goodness while enjoying His creation.

SITTING IN THE SHADE OF GOD

  • SONG OF SONGS 2:3
    Like an apple tree among the trees of the forest is my lover among the young men.
    I delight to sit in HIS SHADE, and HIS fruit is sweet to my TASTE.
    As we allow ourselves to have intimacy/fellowship with the KING, we are sitting in the SHADE of God.
    Eating what the Holy Spirit offers us to dine on in the Word of God. TASTING HIS GOODNESS.
    He will set a banquet before those who will take their time with HIM in HIS garden of Love.
    The SHADE of His Spirit is comforting and refreshing. Life pours from HIS BEING.
    Come and sit under the SHADE OF GOD and taste His sweetness.

THE GIFT OF WISDOM

  • PROVERBS 24:13, 14
    Eat honey my son, for it is good; honey from the comb is sweet to your TASTE. Know also that WISDOM is SWEET to your soul.
    Honey is a natural healthy sweet food. Wisdom is like honey. Wisdom cannot be purchased.
  • Proverbs 1:7 tells us: The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge/wisdom.
  • Proverbs 9:10 The Fear of the Lord is the beginning of Wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One
    is understanding.
  • Proverbs 9:5 Come, eat my food and drink the wine I have mixed.
  • There is a TASTING ROOM for us to eat and drink the Wisdom of God.
  • Where is this place found? Dwelling in the Fear of the Lord.

THE NAME OF GOD

  • Psalm 52:9 I will praise you forever for what you have done; in your NAME I will hope, for your NAME is GOOD.
  • Proverbs 18:10 For the NAME of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.
  • Song of Songs 1:3 Your NAME is like perfume poured out.
  • John 14:3 I will do what ever you ask in my NAME.
  • Rom.10:13 Everyone who calls on the NAME of the Lord shall be saved.
  • Philippians 2:9,10 The NAME that is above every name. At the NAME of Jesus every knee shall bow.
  • Revelation 19:13 His NAME is the WORD OF GOD.
  • The NAME of God will cause us to HOPE. The NAME of the Lord is a place of safety for us to have refuge. There is a pleasant fragerence released as we speak His NAME. Prayers are answered in the NAME of Jesus and people are saved.
  • The NAME of Jesus is higher in rank, authority and power than any other NAME.
  • The NAME of Jesus is THE WORD OF GOD.

These are 4 different ways to taste God’s GOODNESS.

God’s tasting room is never closed. His selections are excellent for us to taste.

Enjoy tasting His Creation, Wisdom, His Shade and His Name.

Psalm 19

  • In Psalm 19 King David speaks of the heavens, declaring the GLORY (HONOR, SPLENDOR, WEALTH) of GOD and the FIRMAMENT (ARC of the SKY) proclaiming the WORKS of HIS HANDS.
  • Day and Night the endless knowledge of GOD SPEAKS. This knowledge speaks in a language that can be heard by all men on the earth. The language that is speaking in creation displays the GLORY OF GOD. This Glory shows knowledge that is beyond the ability of our mind to grasp the understanding of the totality of GOD.
  • David reveals this in his admiration of the heavens and the handy work of creation as he opens his heart to proclaim the magnificence of what God has given to us beside the glory of the heavens.

What David Loved ♥

  • Ps. 19:7 The LAW (TEACHING, INSTRUCTION) of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul.
  • Ps. 37:31 The law of his God is in his ♥ his feet will not slip.
  • The STATUTES (THE TESTIMONY) of the Lord are trust worthy, making wise the simple.
  • Ps. 93:5 Your statutes stand firm for those who remember to keep His covenant.
  • Ps. 19:8 The PRECEPTS (DIRECTIONS) of the Lord are right, giving joy to the heart.
  • Ps. 103:18 His love is with those who obey his precepts.
  • THE COMMANDS (ORDERS) of the Lord are radiant, giving light to the eyes.
  • Prov 13:13 He who respects a command is rewarded.
  • Ps. 19:9 THE FEAR ( REVERANCE, WORSHIP) of the Lord is pure, enduring forever.
  • Ps. 103:17 The Lord’s love is with those who fear Him.
  • Ps. 34:7 The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear Him.
  • Ps. 33:18 The eyes of the Lord are on those who fear Him.
  • Ps. 19:9 THE ORDINANCES OF GOD (JUSTICE, JUDGEMENT, LAW, REGULATION, SPECIFICATION)
  • Is. 33:5 He will fill Zion with justice and righteousness.
  • Ps. 7:6 Awake my God, decree justice.
  • Ps. 9:16 The Lord is known by His justice.

King David referred to all of the above as more precious than fine gold.
And sweeter than honey from the honey comb. Ps. 19:10

Why Would David Say This?

Because if we believe and put these principles into practice in our lives, we will be warned by God when trouble comes. And if we are faithful there is a great reward. Ps.19:11

I want my heart to not only love the works of God in His beautiful creation but also I want to love the instruction, testimony, directions, orders, worship of the Lord that David did. Our hearts are on a quest to know him better. I’m glad he gives good road marks to follow!