Did You Know that Espresso is 3 Parts Jesus!!!

"Hey Buckwheat, I need a doppio. If I don't get soon, I won't make it through the day!!!"

"Really?" Are you gonna die?

"Yes!"

"Whatever."

Most people have been totally taught and trained to believe that there is a special ingredient within espresso that will literally make them feel like "Superman." Now even though espresso has a concentrated form of caffine in it, there is nothing special about really. If you have never had a shot of espresso, then it will give you a run for your money. Some people feel their heart beat a little or alot faster. I have people order 4 to 8 shots of espresso by itself almost daily. But in time, they become null to the effects and it's like drinking water to them. In order to understand espresso and it's effects, you have to break down it's components.

Espresso has three parts to it's body. Just like humans, it's a 3 part being. Just like God, He is a 3 part being!

"Okay, God, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit are like espresso?" Yes..........................

"Buckwheat, are you crazy?" Yes, but that is beside the point!!!"

Espresso consists of the heart, the body and the creme.
Humans consist of the mind, body and soul.
Jesus was the Son of God in the flesh and was filled with the Holy Spirit. He had the mind of God, the body of man and the Spirit of God in Him.

Now, in espresso, the shot is poured in layers. The first layer is called the "Heart." It is the basis and bottom ground on which the espresso has been poured. It contains the power of the espresso with caffeine. It's where people get their rush for the mornings to make it through the day.

Our Heavenly Father is the Heart of everything. He alone has the power to do anything. He has the "caffeine" to get you through the day, the month, the year and this life. The more that you drink of Him, the bigger and stronger "rush" you get from knowing Him. His Heart is behind everything in this life. Drink of His heart, drink of His blessings.

The second layer of the espresso is the "body". It has a fullness and a reddish color when it pours. The body pulls the first layer and the last layer together. Jesus was the "body" that holds all of us together and has brought us back into the fold through His sacrifice.  The reddish color is a great representation of "the blood." I have watched the espresso shot pour 10 million times over and really never paid attention until recently. It was His "Body" that did everything for us..........

Now the last layer is called the "creme." It holds the flavor and the sweetness of the espresso. It has a light goldish-brown color with a creamy froth on top of it. It's the "icing on the cake" moment. It has a very rich and nutty flavor. To some, it tastes just like coffee and leaves a bitter taste in their mouth. But a true "espresso drinker" can taste the "sweetness and flavor" of the espresso.It has a smooth aroma to it as well.

In the Old Testament, there were different types of sin offerings. One in particular was called the "Sin Offering." This one holds a very special meaning to most. In the Old Testament, when a "sin offering" was made, it released a "sweet aroma" unto the Heavenly Father. Therefore, it was pleasing to God. The same sacrifice that Jesus had made, being the once and only "sin offering" for all of man, was a "sweet sacrifice unto God." Without His sacrifice, the Holy Spirit would not have been able to come and help us.

The "woman at the well" was drinking and taking in the aroma and sweetness of the Lord. She was drinking and filling herself on the "espresso" of the Lord. The "living water's" that flowed from Jesus brings refreshment, life, peace, love and so much more. The more "espresso of Jesus" that you drink, the more filling, the more power, the more righteousness that you get from His Word and His presence. The "espresso" that he offers will never lose it's rush. If you continue to drink of Him, the rush, the "caffeine kick" that you need and get from Him will last you alot longer than any power drink or coffee that you will ever have.


Now, all of this may seem like the ramblings of a Baristo at a coffee house, but the truth is that if we don't start drinking and feeding of what God has for us, through the Blood of Jesus Christ, we will continue to feed on the things of this world. When we feed on the things of the world, we slowly die and lose the energy. When we feed on the Jesus, we are empowered through His Word. Through His Word, the Holy Spirit can guide and lead us to do the same things that Jesus did while He was on this earth. That is the "espresso" of Jesus.

So the next time you come into my shop and get a shot of espresso, think of this..........

How much espresso do you drink on a daily basis? How much Jesus do you drink on a daily basis?

Which espresso is really gonna get you through the day?

Stoney's Toffee-Nut Stronghold...........

 You know, I get all sorts of texts or calls from customers that are always wondering if I am working the day that they want to come in. Now, I am not saying that I am the greatest Baristo out there, but I do have some mad skills when it comes to making coffee and getting to know my customers.

One customer refers to me as "King Midas!"

I have a friend that texts me a couple of times a week to see if I am working. Her name is Stoney. This is her story..............

Text from Stoney............."Buckwheat, are you working today?" End Text
Reply from Buckwheat..........."Yes, I am here."

Text from Stoney.............. Okay, I need my fix and its been a couple of days since I have had one. I will be there shortly or I will send the hubby to get it." .........End Text
This is the text that I get at least 2 times a week from Stoney that I had unknowingly made a drink for her and she has become addicted to as well.

Now, here is how this all began. I had made Stoney a drink for her one night as a trade for letting me take her husband to the movies. By the way, that is the best trade that I have going right now. I had made her a toffee-nut Caramel macchiatto. Normally it comes with vanilla, but Stoney is always open to me experimenting.

So when I got to her house, we traded items(coffee and husband) and went about my way to the movies. After I left, she texted me and wanted to know what I had made her. I told her and thought nothing of it. Her reply back was this....."Buckwheat, you have gotten me addicted to this thing. I totally want nothing else." Me, I just laughed.

Now, I get texts from Stoney from time to time telling me that she needs her fix for the day. Did I lead her into an addiction or create a stronghold for her? Makes me wonder! Do we unknowingly create or lead people into sin on accident or on purpose. What does The Word say about leading people into an addiction or a stronghold? Or leading that person to sin?

James 1:14-16 says "But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire. Then the desire, when it has concieved gives birth to sin, and sin when it is fully grown brings forth death.

Now, it is human nature to just go out and do what feels good. Our flesh is not any different. These days, most of us feed our flesh more than we feed our bodies. The one thing that we have to be careful of is leading others into addiction or strongholds, sin!!!

Now Stoney doesn't have an addiction or stronghold to this drink, but the truth is that there are many people like myself that may unknowingly lead people into sin by my actions, thoughts or words. I should know that, through the Holy Spirit, that if I am leading someone into the path of righteousness or in a path of destruction.

Now, in James he used to the words "lured or enticed by our own desire." Yes, our flesh has desires. We have the ability through the Holy Spirit to control those desires using The Word of God and the help of God-ly people.

Here is an example. A man is dealing with an addiction to "adult material." Now, even though you may think that there is nothing wrong with looking at it,but he does! It may have ruined his marriage, career and so much more. Now as God-ly men, we shouldn't be looking at that stuff anyways. But there are millions of people that are addicted to that stuff and have lost everything because of it and many of them are Christians. By showing him that kind of material, you have unknowingly led him into the "idea" that this is what a "real woman" looks like versus what God says what a "real woman" looks like.

As a man, I have have to deal with this issue and use The Word of God to help me fight these types of sin. Do I always win the fight, NO!!! But Jesus has was given me the victory to overcome all sin. Tall, Grande or Venti!!! Sin is sin and no one is greater than the other. 

What we have to remember though is this. Romans 5:20 "where sin abounds, His grace abounds much more."  Now that is not a ticket to sin, but a love that covers us even in our arrogance. If we recognize that we made a mistake through The Holy Spirit, then God has promised to no longer remember that mistake. That is the mercy of a loving God............

So, the next time Stoney calls or texts me, I will have to remember that I am not just fixing her drink, but leading her into a world of great tasteness!!! 

So imagine what your drink would be like if Jesus made it and you became totally addicted to what he served you? I wonder what kind of coffee Jesus drinks?

Makes me wonder...............