Commodity Cheese

Do you remember Commodity Cheese? It was part of a program where the government bought up and stockpiled dairy products all over the U.S.  In the 80’s Ronald Reagan released it to be distributed to welfare recipients, food stamp recipients and the elderly.  It came in an approximately one-foot block of yellow/gold, artery-clogging goodness. It had a plain brown package that said Processed Cheese Food, and in smaller print was written something like “slices and melts well.”
People would brave the elements, get to the distribution point early, and line up to get their monthly ration of this generic dairy-ish product. The ones not entitled to the little block of heaven would look on with jealous eyes wishing we could have a share.
People were so excited about getting something free, a gift from our benevolent leaders in Washington D.C. A gift that in reality, the American people were paying for many time over in taxes.  A gift that was actually worse for our bodies than doing without.  But it was Free!

Most people like Free Stuff.  People will wait in line for a chance to get free stuff.  Most of us are like me in that if you offer us something free we’d fight a Bear with a switch to get it. Hungry people will stand in Line for a block of cheese.

Where are the hungry? Why are they not lined up to receive the Best Gift in the Universe?  The best thing that the God of Creation has to offer, His Saving Grace.  It’s not reserved for the pure, or the holy, it is offered freely to Whosoever Will!
The God of Heaven robed himself in flesh, became the only sacrifice that could pay for your sins.  Endured the agony of being beaten, suffered the pain and shame to die on that cruel cross, All to purchase your Freedom. Words cannot do express or explain the depth and breadth of His Love for You. So where are the lines?

Have we kept it such a secret that the world doesn’t know it’s real? In some cases, I think maybe we have, but then we hear of the great outpouring taking place all over the world.  Hear testimonies and see photos of services with hundreds being born into the Kingdom. So Where are the Lines?

Do we make it look so hard and unappealing that no one wants it? And again, I think in certain circumstances, yes.  So let’s find out if we are part of the problem, so here’s your assignment for this week.
Make a conscious effort to check yourself when you’re in public. Are you scowling or smiling? Do you look people in the eye and say something positive? Or, do you look at the floor and hope to just get out without having to interact.  If that’s the case why would anybody want what you have?

Are have we gotten so comfortable in this world that we’re in no hurry to leave and therefore not that worried about taking anybody with us?  Have we become soft and weak Christians? I hope not, we are called to be soldiers.
2 Timothy 2:4 No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier.
I was never in the military, but I have worked closely enough with the ground forces both in war zones and in training situations that I can say they are rarely comfortable.  We need to get a clear picture of the world we live in and where it’s headed. We need to get a little uncomfortable, and hopefully, that will help us to “Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in.”

The Politically Correct world tries to convince the church that no one wants this anymore.  That if you stand for right that you are any number of nasty sounding names. The devil and the world on his behalf have been saying that since there was a message for him to try and stop.  If we listen to them, we become a defeated army working and walking quietly as not to bother anyone.  Don’t be persuaded by the enemy.
Romans 12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
The old saying “the squeaky wheel gets the grease.” It’s time to be the squeaky wheel, we must take this Message to the world. God commands it.
It may look bleak but remember, some of the worst times in history for the church were also some of the best times in history for the growth of the church.  Keep praising his name, Keep telling of his goodness. There are hungry souls just waiting to hear the message.

I’m afraid we have a lot of ground…I have a lot of ground to make up. I’ve wasted so much time. Now I pray daily for God to help me make up the lost opportunities and missed chances.  We must stop waiting for the perfect time, there will always be a reason to wait for a more convenient season.  The Perfect time is Now.

Do you remember Commodity Cheese? Well, it turns out that the only thing it has in common with this Holy Ghost is that its Free.
And it got you to read this!

Author: Greg Fee

I'm a Husband, Father, Pawpaw and Pastor. I love spending time with my grand-buddies. A minister since 1988, I have been blessed to work in several churches around the U.S and currently am blessed to pastor an Awesome Church. I've also had the pleasure of ministering in faraway places while traveling for work. Some of my greatest honors have been the relationships I gained with several of the modern-day Heros of the Faith, the ministering families all around the world. Several years ago I started working with leather as a means to fight boredom while working in remote areas. It swiftly became a passion that I want to share as well. My plan is to keep spreading God's Love through the written and preached word, through walking the walk, and to keep making cool stuff along the way. Check that out at whisper_n_jack on Instagram View all posts by Greg Fee