God Is Not a Vending Machine

“And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?” Luke 6:46

Vending machines are for food and drinks. Most of the time we don’t even notice them, do we? Unless we’re wanting something. An iced cold drink. A delicious treat. A snack. Even a meal. Chips. Cookies. Candy. Juice. Whatever. We expect instant satisfaction. It’s very simple. We put our money in the machine. Mash on a big bright  button for whatever it is we want. Wait. Just seconds. Boom. Exactly what we desire, wh...