In case you haven’t been subjected to McDonald’s aggressive marketing campaign, then you’ve probably noticed that McDonald’s is now serving breakfast all day. No longer do those who’ve slept late on a Saturday have to pine over a missed opportunity. Who hasn’t dreamed of a bacon, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich only to discover you’ve missed it by minutes? This unrequited love has brought many men to tears.
Earlier this year, in Manhattan, a new restaurant called BEC opened its doors for business. BEC (short for Bacon, Egg, and Cheese) is part of a trend that takes menu items created for the working class and gives them an upscale twist. BEC’s sandwiches include sophisticated ingredients like bitter greens and spicy aioli. Some sandwiches cost as much as $11.50! If you haven’t come across a gourmet breakfast sandwich, maybe you’ve seen a $20 or $30 burger topped with “Tillamook Sharp Cheddar, a very slow-cooked onion fondue, an herb remoulade, house-made pickles and arugula”.
We seem to forget that the gospel of Christ is for everyone. We view others as lost, evil, or hopeless. We see failure where God sees potential. We know that God desires for everyone to be saved (1 Tim. 2:4). We know that God can save anyone (Rom. 10:13). We know that everyone can afford God’s freely given grace (Isa. 55:1). The gospel is not a $30 burger and the church is not the trendiest spot in town. Church is not an exclusive club for the upper class. It’s a community of love and grace, which in the spirit of Jesus should be praying for and reaching out to all people. Who do you know that could use a sandwich? - JMW
No comments:
Post a Comment