I remember during my major in physics we ran a few classic experiments, like the “sunset effect.”  We shone light through an aquarium with some material in the water to help with light refraction.  The result of the experiment was light refracted like a rainbow with the “reds” on one side, like the reddish hue as the sun sets.

What kind of experiments have you run?  How conclusive or spectacular were your results?  Later for my Masters in Mathematical Statistics we studied how to set up a Hypothesis, design an experiment, and collect data from which to compute a probability of the likelihood that our hypothesis was true.

But many experiments we run in our lives are simpler than those above.  Right?  For example without even thinking about it, we might test the “hypothesis” that a chair will support our weight by sitting on it.  It’s only when our positive hypothesis fails, then our assumption the hypothesis is true is rudely awakened, like when a defective chair collapses under our weight.

Next I’d like to say a word about the very most important experiment I know.  In the Bible, King David, who now represents millions of people who have formed an intimate relationship with Jesus by faith, issues an open invitation.  In Psalm 34:8 he invites us to “Taste and see that the Lord is good.”  How can we know whether He really is good without trying to find that out for ourselves, like “running a taste test and a seeing test?”  For example does the way Jesus treated people leave a good or bad taste in your mouth?  Do you see Him as having peoples’ best interest at heart, or as doing them harm, or taking advantage of them?

David’s words can be considered as an invitation to run the most important experiment in life.  That is, to put your full weight and trust upon Jesus as your Lord and Savior, and to see for yourself whether He is able and worthy to deserve your trust.  My main point is that if you choose not to run this experiment you will be missing out on the best opportunity of your life, without even checking it out.  If you are not yet ready to run your experiment, I suggest a brief preliminary experiment, to read the Gospel of John, noting the UNIQUE claims Jesus makes about Himself.  Happy experimenting!