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Taste and See

Redemptive Recovery

April 10

“Taste and see that the LORD is good; How blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him.”

(Psalm 34:8)

Some things must be experienced to be understood. You can describe the taste of honey, but until someone tastes it for themselves, they’ll never fully know its sweetness. Today’s verse invites us into such an experience with God: Taste and see that the Lord is good.

This isn’t a passive observation. It’s a personal invitation. It means drawing near to God, not just knowing about Him, but knowing Him. It means taking His promises seriously, trusting His Word, and stepping into a relationship that transforms.

Taking refuge in Him brings blessing, not just because our circumstances change, but because we discover His presence in the middle of them.

Many of us have tried to fill our lives with other “flavors”; addictions, distractions, and temporary pleasures. They promised satisfaction but left us empty. But God offers something better. He invites us to taste His grace, see His faithfulness, and experience the refuge only He can provide.

David knew this firsthand. He wrote these words after being delivered from danger and distress. His joy wasn’t theoretical, it was real. And so is ours when we turn to the Lord. Taking refuge in Him brings blessing, not just because our circumstances change, but because we discover His presence in the middle of them.

You may not have all the answers. You may still have wounds to heal. But the invitation remains: Taste and see. God is not asking you to figure it all out, however, He is asking you to come close, to trust, and to receive what only He can give.

Have you truly tasted the goodness of God? What’s keeping you from taking refuge in Him today?

Father in heaven, I want to experience Your goodness in a deeper way. Help me to trust You more, to come close, and to find refuge in Your presence. Thank You for faithfulness and kindness. Satisfy my soul with Your love today. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Redemptive Recovery (RR) is a Christian recovery group and program that is modeled on biblical truths. We believe that Jesus Christ has the power to transform our lives and that the bible is our roadmap. RR meets weekly and is for anyone currently navigating the challenges of addiction and also those that are further along in their recovery.

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Never Alone

Redemptive Recovery

April 8

"And He who sent Me is with Me; He has not left Me alone, for I always do the things that are pleasing to Him.”

(John 8:29)

In a world full of isolation, rejection, and uncertainty, Jesus offers a profound statement of confidence: “He has not left Me alone.” These words, spoken by Christ Himself, offer more than just comfort; they offer truth for anyone who feels forgotten or abandoned. Jesus lived in perfect fellowship with God the Father, and that presence never wavered because He walked in obedience and trust.

He modeled a life of intimate connection with the Father. His assurance wasn’t grounded in His circumstances, but in His relationship. He pleased the Father not out of duty, but from deep love and unity. And through Him, we are invited into that same relationship, one where we are never truly alone.

For those who are struggling in addiction or other life circumstances, this verse carries deep meaning. There are seasons where shame from our past or pain in our present makes us feel distant from God. But Jesus shows us the way back: walk with the Father, seek to please Him, and trust that He is near. God’s presence is not reserved for the perfect, it’s offered to the surrendered.

Jesus, who was fully God and fully man, walked the earth with continual awareness of the Father's nearness. In Him, we can do the same. As we grow in faith and obedience, we discover that God has not left us; not in our addiction, not in our failure, and not in our loneliness. He is present, active, and faithful.

Do you believe God is with you right now? What would it look like to walk in a way that pleases Him today?

Father, thank You for never leaving me alone. Even in my darkest moments, You have been near. Help me walk in obedience, trusting that Your presence surrounds me. May I live today in a way that brings You pleasure. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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God's Authorship Through You

Redemptive Recovery

April 7

"When your days are finished and you lie down with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, who will come from you, and I will establish his kingdom."

(2 Samuel 7:12)

David had desired to build a house for God, a temple where His presence would dwell. But God turned the tables and promised instead to build David’s house; one that would be a spiritual lineage that would culminate in the Messiah. This act of divine grace reveals God’s heart: He sees the bigger picture. He honors faithfulness with promises that reach beyond the present moment.

For everyone on a journey of healing, this verse is a reminder that God’s plans for us go far beyond what we see right now. Your obedience today, your faithfulness in the small things, can ripple into blessings for others, even generations to come. God is writing a redemptive story, not just for you, but through you.

The promise of an everlasting kingdom is fulfilled in Jesus Christ. He is the Son of David, the King of Kings, and the One whose rule brings peace, justice, and restoration. When we submit our lives to Him, we become part of that unshakable kingdom. A kingdom that is no longer defined by our past but secured by His eternal purpose.

God is writing a redemptive story, not just for you, but through you.

Are you trusting in God's long-term plan, even when you can't see the outcome? How might He be using your life to build something eternal?

God in heaven, thank You for being a God who sees the beginning to the end. Help me trust in Your promises, knowing that what I do today matters for Your kingdom. Establish Your reign in my heart and use my life for Your glory. Amen.

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