This is your Sunday Share meditation, one that is certainly worth communicating to you in a concise way. Pastor M.R. King took his position at the pulpit, prepared to do what the Lord called him to do prior to his birth, while he was still in his mother’s womb. Incorporate in his introductory remarks, Pastor used two examples that easily enticed the congregation and the virtual viewing community to keep listing, watching, and waiting to see what God has specifically sent through this specific messenger, on that specific day.
The first remark was an illustration which we all can identify. He described a hamburger chain’s famous hamburger and how it looks in the colorful commercials: plump, juicy meat enclosed in nicely tanned sesame seed bun, covered with bright and unquestionably, yellow cheese, It also with a revealed a glimpse of bright, red ketchup, and for effect, one large, dripping drop of that particular condiment. After getting our attention and activating our mid-morning appetites, in spite of our watering mouths, Pastor made the point that what we see on the commercial looks good, but we will never know if it is actually good, unless we taste and see.
The second remark made by the Pastor was a personal confession about, describing what seems to be somewhat of a pastime, not an addiction, but a pastime. He loves watching cooking shows. He openly admitted that he watched televised cooking shows over and over and over, providing the names of the shows. Parishioners were taking notes before he even got to the message. When Pastor would pause, unable to think of the name of the show, members in the pews provided him with the name of the show instantly. First Lady, C.L. King, she is sitting in her regular pew nodded her head, acknowledging that Pastor was being truthful, honest, and transparent about watching cooking shows. Now get this, my friend. Pastor shared that all the created dishes and desserts looked good, but like every other viewer, he could not personally tell if the creative entrees’ appearance matched one’s anticipated feeling after consumption. Why? Because he could not taste and see. Yes, the specific message that God sent to us through this special messenger was to implore us to “Taste and See.” I won’t give you a spoiler by summarizing the content of the sermon. I’ll just suggest that you go to the Salt Of The Earth’s (Indianapolis) Facebook page and hear the sermon in its entirety. Like most saints, you probably are already saying, “I know this is based on the familiar verse from the Psalm quoted below.” But, it’s not! Check it out! It’s from the New Testament and you will find the spoken word this past Sunday was enlightening, edifying, it evoked a desire in the souls of listener to walk more by faith. How do you know if I am not just writing to be writing? Well, the only way you can find out is to go to the church’s Facebook page and “Taste and See.” Try it for yourself! Have a great day! Be blessed!
“Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.” (Psalm 34:8 New International Version)
Committed to the climb,
Mark L. King