Consumer or Consume Me

You all know that person that is totally consumed by work, school, or in the worst case scenario, themselves.  Regardless of what consumes them, they are all in!  This can be healthy if it's the right thing.  But totally unhealthy if it causes them to lose balance in your life. 

But for those who achieve that balance and are totally consumed put all of their energy and resources into their passion.  Malcom Galdwell, the author of the book "Outliers", details the activities and actions of those who put everything into their passion and came out ahead.  Their total consumption with their passion got them to the next level.  Not just the next level, the top level.  He details the journey of the brightest, most successful people in the world.  These people were so consumed that they were and many still are the most successful people of our time. 

Pastor Joyce shares what being consumed means in the Christian faith.  Let them consume you!



Consumer or Consume Me January 27

In our culture we have perfected the consumer mentality which always asks the question, “What’s in it for me?” The consumer is more concerned with being fed than being led into a deeper relationship with the one who is the bread of Life.  The Bible says in Mark 10:43-45 “Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be slave of all.  For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.”

Even though Jesus is the King of Kings and Lord of Lords He came to earth to use a towel, not a throne. When He knelt to wash feet, He was exalted to the highest place at the right hand of God.  The towel will always precede the throne or a crown. 

The Consume me mentality always asks,” what can I do to help the growth of my church or the spiritual growth of my neighbor?”  They become more and more selfless and give themselves away for the needs of others.  This isn’t just waiting on someone hand and foot…it is about attending, participating, and encouraging others by praying, giving and being involved in services and events other than Sunday morning.  Those who grow the fastest spiritually are those who are attending Bible Study groups and offer their insight into the teaching.

God will swing the doors wide open in order to consume the gifts He has designed in us if we are willing to be consumed by Him.  He intends for His gifts to be used for helping others attain their destiny.   For the perfecting of the saints, equipping the church for ministry, and speaking His word to the lost. It’s time to dig ditches!