Experiencing God Through My Cappuccino

Might as well face it, I’m addicted to love, the love of an amazing God.
Yet, there is another infatuation that I proudly proclaim along with my love of God is my love for a good cappuccino. This is not just a drink to me; it is a pleasurable experience in and of itself.

If you are unfamiliar with this drink, you have really not lived, now have you? I would like to show you how to experience our God by way of this wonderful beverage.

The first ingredient in a cappuccino is two shots espresso. The power of the drink itself is in this dark concoction. This is what we want the overall experience to be, a large pick me up encounter. Show me the power.

Show us the miracles. When life brings difficulty, many call out to God to come to them in mighty ways. Then when things settle down, move on to live life without Him until we need another jolt of His presence.

A quick shot to help get us through the daily grind. Don’t be content with a relationship with God at this level or you will miss out. Don't just desire to relieve the headaches and not the personal relationship that does a heart good.

Added ingredients transform an espresso into a cappuccino. The transformation from espresso to cappuccino begins with the largest ingredient of the drink: Milk.

I relate this to God through His written Word. This creamy experience cannot be taken in too quickly; it must be sipped slowly. Psalm 119:105 states, “Your word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path”. Daily steps taken in His Word over time will broaden our experience with Him. Day by day, sip by sip, savor the substance.

We now live in a culture where there are drive up coffee outlets. While that seems like a practical solution to the busyness in our lives, convenience is not the way to experience a cappuccino, nor is it the way to experience our God. To hurry through this, only cheapens the experience. Slow down, and enjoy. Time with him in His Word will transform our walk with Him.

Added to my cappuccino I like a little sweetener: sugar, syrup, and flavorings that enhance the pleasure of my already wonderful drink.

Pastors, teachers, books and other believers are sweet experiences that compliment His written word.

Some may prefer sugar, while others enjoy syrup; different flavorings based on different tastes. Maybe you like a little Beth Moore or Kay Arthur: sugar and spice and everything nice. Or, you like something a little more dangerous, like Max or Randy: snips and snails and puppy dog tails. These are the wonderful flavorings that compliment an already amazing experience.

Lastly, there is the froth. We can taste the milk, sweetener, espresso, but many miss the flavor of froth. Many don’t notice its existence. Froth are the circumstances, you know, “coincidences” and activity around you. Some say that there is no point to froth; it is only blown up air. You are not talking to the air, so expect to see Him working in our life and look for answers to prayer.

Be careful, you may become addicted to this whole experience.

Abstinence is the answer to most addictions. Not with this one though. I challenge you to become addicted to our loving God. This is one addiction you will need to fuel up on. Psalm 42:1-2…as the deer pants for streams of water, so I thirst for you, God. I thirst for the living God. When can I go meet with Him?

Spend some time experiencing Him this week. You just may not be able to get enough. Enjoy!