"Taste and see that the Lord is good"

I realize more and more how blessed I am. God has given me the desires of my heart (a wonderful husband and a sweet baby) and blessings beyond measure. This week I was reading in Jesus the One and Only by Beth Moore about Mary in the stable after Jesus was born and I was also thinking of a verse Wes used on Wednesday night. "Taste and see that the Lord is good." Wesley talked about how taste is a personal thing, and it hit me that we have a very personal God. He knows me. He loves me. He has a plan and a purpose for me. So often I guess I just think God has a generic purpose and plan that somehow we all fit into, but thinking about Mary and how God intervened in her life. He sent an angel to speak personally to her and tell her not to be afraid. He gave her Joseph who decided to care for her instead of dishonor her. He gave her an older wiser cousin in a similar situation to share this scary and wonderful time with. He sent the shepherds to celebrate with her. He met everyone of Mary's needs. He saw her heart, her fears, her concerns, and He met her every need. God does the same with me. He doesn't just send down blanket blessings for everyone to share. He hears our prayers. He knows our thoughts, fears, and desires. And He works in ways in my life that speak directly to me and in ways that apply to where I am. He knows me, and knows exactly what I need. He loves me in ways that no one else ever could because He knows me completely. What an awesome thing to know that I have a God who sees me right where I am and can always meet my every need, who can give me peace like no other, and can bless my life beyond measure just simply because He loves me and wants me to have a real relationship with Him. To Him, I give all glory and praise and all that I have just so that I may bless Him in return, although my offering seems so miniscule in comparison to all that He has given me.