by Anna Haiar
An Invitation to the Table
“Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him!”
Psalm 34:8, English Standard Version
Easter is, at its heart, an invitation. Not to a distant idea or a set of beliefs, but to Jesus Christ who stepped into our broken world, bore the weight of sin and death, and rose again to offer something entirely new: life, hope, and restoration. The psalmist’s words, “taste and see,” remind us that this invitation is deeply personal. It is not enough to observe from afar or to simply know about Jesus. He calls us to come close, to trust, to receive what He has already accomplished on our behalf. Through His death, Jesus took on the sin that separates us from God. Through His resurrection, He defeated the grave that once held us captive. What once seemed final—death, despair, and darkness—has been undone. In its place, He offers redemption. 
To the hopeless, He offers living hope that cannot fade.
To the grief-stricken, He brings a quiet, steady joy that begins even in sorrow.
To those who are suffering, He gives a peace that does not depend on circumstances.
This is the goodness we are invited to taste. It does not mean life suddenly becomes easy or pain disappears overnight. But it does mean that we are no longer alone. It means there is purpose in our pain, light in our darkness, and a Savior who walks with us through it all. The invitation of Easter is simple, yet profound: believe in Him. Trust that His sacrifice was enough. Receive the grace He freely offers. Step into the refuge He has made for you. In doing so, we see that the Lord is good.
In the aftermath of Easter, don’t remain on the outside looking in. The risen Jesus is calling. Come, taste, and see.
Copyright Family of Christ Lutheran Church, Colorado Springs, Colorado.
