April 24, 2024 – The Coffee Shop Devotions: Clover Vertica Starbucks Reserve® Sun-Dried Ethiopia Kayon Mountain Farm

“When the days drew near for him to be taken up, he set his face to go to Jerusalem. And he sent messengers ahead of him. On their way they entered a village of the Samaritans to prepare for his arrival, but they did not receive him because his face was set toward Jerusalem. When his disciples James and John saw this, they said, “Lord, do you want us to command fire to come down from heaven and consume them?” But he turned and rebuked them. Then they went on to another village.” Luke 9:51-56

Kayon Mountain Farm. Kayon translates to “goal,” a mantra for these extraordinarily driven farmers who take great care in the name of remarkable coffee. They employ extensive pruning and use half of their land for shade trees. Managing each and every step of the coffee’s journey, their passion shows throughout the process—all the way to directly exporting, which allows them to ensure their vision for each cup. With flavors of lavender and lemon, this one is no exception. A testament to the power of ambition.”

This is how my local coffee establishment website explains this offering of coffee. When the name of the drink is three times longer than the name of the franchise that offers it, I begin to wonder about the people who name the drinks. But they have a particular goal in mind – to confuse people so much with the fancy name that you think you are drinking someone unique and special. And maybe you are. That is their goal, I think.

Thank goodness Jesus had the goal to continue his ministry all the way to and into Jerusalem. Even though he knew the consequences, even though he knew that Jerusalem was the city who “killed the prophets and stoned those sent to it”, he set his face and his mind to heading into the political maelstrom that was to come. No matter the cost, Jesus knew his mission and died for the sake of all humanity.

Next time you sit down to a good old fashion cup of Clover Vertica Sun- Dried Ethiopia Kayon Mountain Farm Coffee, remember Jesus – his name is much shorter and accomplished more for you than that single cup of coffee.

Pastor Dave