25/02/2025
The Cost of Not Serving God: Spiritual Broke and Hungry
Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:47-48
"Because you did not serve the Lord your God joyfully and gladly in the time of prosperity, therefore in hunger and thirst, in nakedness and dire poverty, you will serve the enemies the Lord sends against you..."
Introduction: The DIY Disaster
Ever tried fixing something you had no business fixing? Like that leaky sink that you thought, “I’ll just watch a quick YouTube tutorial”—and next thing you know, you’ve flooded the whole kitchen. That’s what life looks like when we try to “DIY” our way through it without serving God.
God isn’t just suggesting we serve Him; He’s saying, “If you don’t, there’s a cost.” And let’s be honest—some of us are out here overdrawn in our spiritual bank accounts, trying to swipe faith like an expired credit card.
Fast-Food Faith: Drive-Thru Jesus
You know the type. The “God, give me a blessing, but make it quick” folks. The ones who treat church like a McDonald's drive-thru—pull up late, order a quick miracle, and speed off before the service is even over. Then, when life hits hard, they wonder why their faith is as weak as a dollar-menu burger.
Serving God isn’t a part-time job or a “skip ad” option—it’s a full-time commitment. If we only talk to God when we need something, we’re not serving Him—we’re just spiritual moochers.
Social Media Saints vs. Real-World Disciples
We all know someone who posts “God is good” on Sunday but by Monday is back to posting petty memes and subtweeting their enemies. Social media faith is easy—it’s the real-world discipleship that costs something.
Deuteronomy 28:48 warns us: If we don’t serve God with joy, we’ll end up serving something else—whether it’s stress, anxiety, or our own bad decisions. And trust me, life will make you choose: Serve God, or serve the struggle.
The Cost of Spiritual Bankruptcy
If you’ve ever had to check your bank account before agreeing to go out with friends, you understand what it means to be financially broke. But spiritual bankruptcy is even worse. Without God, we end up spiritually hungry (searching for purpose), thirsty (chasing validation), naked (exposed to the enemy), and in poverty (lacking joy and peace).
The good news? God isn’t running a debt collection agency—He’s offering grace, redemption, and a fresh start for free.
Conclusion: Serve or Struggle—The Choice is Yours
You can serve God with joy, or you can serve your problems on a silver platter. But as for me and my house? We’re sticking with Jesus. Because the cost of not serving God? Too expensive.
Now, if you’ve been living on a fast-food faith diet, it’s time to get some real spiritual nourishment. Put the phone down, pick the Bible up, and serve God with joy—before life puts you on the struggle menu.
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Kipkoech Starweat