The Lord is good: this is a well-established truth. But if this is true, where do all the suffering and evil come from? James explains that good and perfect gifts come from God (Jam. 1:16-17), and Jesus re-assures us that God will never give us a stone or a serpent when we ask Him for bread and fish (Mt. 7:7-11). This means that we are free to taste and see that the LORD is good (Psa. 34:8). Go ahead and enjoy His presence like a tasty meal, and let His goodness overwhelm you – just like it happened at the dedication of Solomon’s temple (2 Chron. 5)