The Gospel in a 'Mater Sandwich

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I love a 'mater sandwich. There are three necessary ingredients. You will need your favorite bread, a homegrown tomato, and Dukes mayonnaise. I don't toast my sandwich like the picture and I don't put cheese on it. Just the three ingredients and a little salt and pepper will satisfy a hungry soul. Go ahead and make your sandwich before you finish this post. I know your mouth is watering.  

As you put that first bite in your mouth, think about the first thing on your pallet - the bread. 

And Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst. ~John 6:35 NKJV

The next taste is the pure white Dukes mayonnaise, spread on both pieces of bread. Jesus wasn't a duke but he is the King. 

Who committed no sin, Nor was deceit found in His mouth  ~Peter 2:22 NKJV

Between the bread and the mayonnaise is that big slice of homegrown tomato, red and juicy and full of seeds.

But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin. ~I John 1:7 KKJV

If you forgot to put the salt and pepper on the sandwich, it's still pretty good, but to be the best it needs that extra touch of flavor.

You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men.     ~Matthew 5:13

It's not just good enough for us to savor the flavor of the sandwich. A sandwich is so much better when you can make one to share. While you share that 'mater sandwich this week, don't forget to share the gospel. The seeds of the tomato you just ate are like the seeds of the gospel that has been planted in your heart. Seeds are made for planting. 

But others (seeds) fell on good ground and yielded a crop: some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty. He who has ears to hear, let him hear! ~Matthew 13:8,9 NKJV

Heavenly Father, help me see you in the creation around me whether a tree, a bird, or a 'mater sandwich. Help me make the effort to share your gospel with those I come in contact with this week. In Jesus's name. Amen.

Hey Kids:

Do you have a favorite recipe you enjoy sharing with others? How could you use your recipes to share the gospel with friends? Here are a few ideas.

Make a lemonade stand. (The sweet sugar changes sour lemons into the best drink) 

Cookies (The ingredients by themselves may not be tasty but mixed together they make a great treat)

Identifying how ingredients are like the gospel can be a fun conversation with siblings and/or friends. Sharing the treats with others makes the activity even more special. You might even think about sharing the treats with elderly neighbors or a nearby nursing home. Everyone is sure to reap the benefits.