34th day of Lent- Psalm 34:8

"O taste and see that the Lord is good;
    happy are those who take refuge in him." Psalm 34:8

How do we "taste and see that the Lord is good?"  For me, receiving the Lord's Supper immediately comes to mind.  We "taste" the Lord's goodness in the bread and wine.  We "see" the Lord's goodness in the elements, as well as in the faces of all those who join in the supper.  But today's devotion suggests another way to "taste and see that the Lord is good."  Rev. Wyvetta Bullock describes a ministry of Bethel Lutheran Church on Chicago's west side.  Every third Saturday the church opens its doors to the community to serve a meal to those who need it.  They've joined with other congregations who do the same on the other weekends of the month.  The ministry is called, "Taste and See."  In providing a meal at no cost to the hungry, these congregations are showing the community that "the Lord is good."  They are being a witness to God's compassion and what it means to be a Christian.  As a result, some of those fed come to a Tuesday night service the church offers.  Others come to Sunday morning worship.  Presumably, some of those who attend worship receive the Lord's Supper as well.  The goodness of the Lord comes full circle.  A meal is shared that feeds the body, and a meal is shared that feeds the soul.  "O taste and see that the Lord is good.  Happy are those who take refuge in him!"