Welcome to Day 2505 of Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom Day 2505 – Wisdom Nuggets – Psalm 34:8-14 – Daily Wisdom Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2505 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2505 of our Trek. The Purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. In today’s Wisdom Nugget, we continue our exploration of Psalm 34, focusing on verses 8 through 14. This section of the psalm is a powerful call to taste and see God’s goodness, live in the fear of the Lord, and pursue peace. David’s words remind us that a life centered on God brings joy and purpose. It’s an invitation to experience God deeply and to live a life marked by goodness, integrity, and reverence. Let’s begin by reading Psalm 34:8-14 together from the New Living Translation: Psalm 34:8-14 (NLT) 8 Taste and see that the Lord is good. Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in Him! 9 Fear the Lord, you His godly people, for those who fear Him will have all they need. 10 Even strong young lions sometimes go hungry, but those who trust in the Lord will lack no good thing. 11 Come, my children, and listen to me, and I will teach you to fear the Lord. 12 Does anyone want to live a life that is long and prosperous? 13 Then keep your tongue from speaking evil and your lips from telling lies! 14 Turn away from evil and do good. Search for peace, and work to maintain it. An Invitation to Experience God’s Goodness (Verse 8): David opens this passage with a warm invitation: “Taste and see that the Lord is good. Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in Him!” This is one of the most memorable verses in the Psalms, inviting us to experience God’s goodness personally. To “taste” suggests a direct encounter, not just hearing about God or observing Him from afar. David invites us to engage with God, to experience His goodness firsthand, much like savoring a delicious meal. It’s an invitation to come close, to test and know for ourselves that God is truly good. The second part of the verse speaks of the joy that comes from taking refuge in God. When we choose to rely on Him, to find safety and shelter in His presence, we experience a peace and joy that cannot be found elsewhere. God offers stability and a deep sense of well-being in a chaotic and uncertain world. David is saying, “Come and find out for yourself—see that God is trustworthy, loving, and a true source of joy.” This verse challenges us to move beyond mere knowledge about God to a personal encounter with Him. It’s a reminder that faith isn’t just intellectual; it’s experiential. Our lives are transformed when we truly “taste and see” God’s goodness. The Promise of Provision for Those Who Fear the Lord (Verses 9-10): In verse 9, David continues, “Fear the Lord, you His godly people, for those who fear Him will have all they need.” Here, David speaks to “His godly people,” those who have chosen to follow God and honor Him. To...