Have you ever wondered if it's possible to be a believer and not truly enjoy God?

In this video, Brian Borgman addresses the notion of believers who may temporarily lose sight of the joy found in God and become ensnared in the pursuit of sin. He refers to biblical examples such as David and Peter, who experienced moments of backsliding. Borgman emphasizes that when a Christian seeks pleasure in sin, they ultimately discover that it cannot satisfy the deep longing within them. Instead, they realize that the sin they pursued is like ill-fitting clothes that leave them feeling empty and unsatisfied. This realization serves as a painful reminder that they are missing out on something far greater—fellowship with God.

However, Borgman cautions that a person who can abandon God and pursue worldly pleasures without feeling the pain of their separation from Him is in a perilous position. Such a lack of conviction may indicate a lack of genuine conversion. Yet, for those who have been truly regenerated, God lovingly intervenes to rescue His backsliding children. Sometimes, God employs warnings of discipline, judgment, or the consequences of sin to draw them back. Other times, He reminds them of His kindness and goodness, allowing them to taste and see that the Lord is indeed good. Through both discipline and kindness, God works to restore His children's fellowship and joy in Him.

Psalm 34:8 (NKJV) beautifully captures the invitation to taste and experience the goodness of the Lord: "Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the man who trusts in Him!"