Whataburger

Praise the LORD! I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart, in the company of the upright, in the congregation. Great are the works of the LORD, studied by all who delight in them. Full of splendor and majesty is his work, and his righteousness endures forever. He has caused his wondrous works to be remembered; the LORD is gracious and merciful. He provides food for those who fear him; he remembers his covenant forever. He has shown his people the power of his works, in giving them the inheritance of the nations. The works of his hands are faithful and just; all his precepts are trustworthy; they are established forever and ever, to be performed with faithfulness and uprightness. He sent redemption to his people; he has commanded his covenant forever. Holy and awesome is his name! The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever! (Psalm 111 ESV).

Having lived in North Carolina and Tennessee and now returning home to Texas, one of the great things about being back is being able to get my favorite fast food meals, the Double Cheeseburger. I know that I may start a firestorm of response about the worth of other regional burgers; however, for me Whataburger is the best! It’s just juicy enough, has the right size bun, and all the vegetables you could want. Rarely does a week go by that I don’t swing through our local Whataburger and order my version of fast food heaven. About the only thing I would change is the color scheme of their restaurant. As you know, orange and white are not my colors. I know that it seems double meat cheeseburgers don’t really have much to do with the Bible, but our reading today is arranged a bit like a double cheeseburger. It starts and ends with praise (the bun). Verses 2 to 4 are the pickles, mustard, and ketchup reminding us of his wonderful work. Then there is the lettuce and tomato, verses 5 and 9, assuring us that God’s covenant promises are forever. And, best of all, are the verses in the middle, the meat, picturing the out-working of God’s promises in providing food, land, law and redemption for his people. So, read this psalm again and reflect on it intently. Chew on the words and their implications for your life. Ingest God’s good word and see how delightful it is. As you do so, ask yourself, what is the most trustworthy thing in your life? Is it the internet? Is it your system of rules and laws? Is it your personal ideas? Many times we make decisions based on what we see because we trust what is visible and material. God has revealed his faithfulness in his Word and in the world. Look around you and see his hand. Look in the Bible and see his heart. He alone is worthy of your complete trust today. In fact, He is the best at everything. Come on back to Him.