THE PROOF IS IN THE PUDDING

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What kind of pudding do you prefer- instant or the kind you have to cook on the stove? I have had a thought lately that I can't get out of my mind. It is this: there are two types of Christians and they are like these two types of pudding.
 
First, there are the "Instant Pudding Christians". They want everything NOW! They don't want to have to go through any process (dealings with the Lord)- they just want to do and be everything now. Think about it. What is instant pudding like? It is runny and lumpy. It doesn't have much of a flavor and it has almost no consistency. It doesn't take much effort to make- just pour the box into some milk, whip it up and ta-da- you have it! But just what is it?  In my opinion the only thing to do with instant pudding is to dump the box into something else like cakes or pies or other desserts. It isn't much good on its own merit.
 
Then you have the "Cook and Serve Christians". They are willing to be put on the fire and take the heat. They are patient with what the Lord is doing in their lives and they are willing to be watched over cautiously by their Lord and to be continually stirred! "Cook and Serve Christians" come out thick and smooth and are very tasty. They have a good consistency and can stand up on their own. They don't have to be mixed in other things in order for others to enjoy their flavor. These types of Christians come out of the process that the Lord has put them in and they are ready to SERVE!
 
What kind of Christian are you? Are you impatient and want every thing now or are you willing to allow God to put you through the fires, turn up the heat, constantly stirring you and watching over you to make sure you get through the process without scorching the pan? Think about it.
 
 
"Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you, but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ's sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy." 1 Peter 4:12

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