San Diego is famous for the Carne Asada Burrito. Steak, Pico, and Guacamole all wrapped up in a giant tortilla. Not long ago, you couldn’t find a Carne Asada Burrito at a Mexican restaurant outside of San Diego County. If you tried to order one, the folks there would look at you funny. Or, if they had something like that on the menu, biting into it brought disappointment. It was never the same or as good as what San Diego taco shops served.
Jesus put even better ingredients in a kingdom package that brings eternal sustenance and immediate flavor. This kingdom burrito is described at the beginning of the greatest sermon ever given.
What is inside this burrito?
comfort
an inheritance
being filled
mercy
seeing God
a name as a child of God
These blessings remind me of a biblical burrito because the ingredients are all wrapped up in the big old phrase for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Jesus starts his list of blessings with that phrase and he wraps it up with the same phrase.
The Kingdom Burrito hits the spot for anyone that:
needs God
Is sad
Is humble
strongly wants to do the right thing
Is merciful
Is pure
makes peace
is picked on for doing the right thing
Is insulted
has lies spread about them because of faith
All believers relate to some of those circumstances at times, and faith might lead one into any of the others. For theirs is the kingdom of heaven… Matt 5:3,10. Accessing God’s kingdom burrito is not about geographic location. It is about a state of mind. Relish and remember Jesus’ proclamation and access his promise. The kingdom burrito is available at any place and at any time. It was bought and built by Jesus and he serves it as a banquet of blessings for believer’s bellies and beliefs.
Pastor John Riley