Though God owes us no explanation, one or all of the following possible objectives may help us understand “why” God decrees such fear-producing events (in nature) – (see Psalm 135:6-7; Lamentations 3:38): 1. God is recognized as powerful and not to be trifled with. God often asserted that cataclysmic events were done to display His power to men (Exodus 9:14-16; 14:31). 2. Society is warned of the greatest calamity, eternal judgment. A physical disaster is nothing compared with eternal damnation. A hurricane is an announcement: “If you don’t repent, worse than this is coming” (Luke 13:1-5). 3. Some people are deservedly punished for their rebellion. The Bible states that “the wrath of God is revealed [lit. is being revealed] from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men” (Romans 1:18). That means now. Hurricanes are just one of the ways that might happen (Psalm 7:11-13). 4. Some true believers are tested or disciplined and made stronger in their faith. The same storm that judges a non-believing man may be the crucible of testing and/or chastisement for a true Christian, and will toughen and purify him for the future (James 1:2-3; Hebrews 12:5-11). 5. Believers may be taken to heaven; and some enemies of God may be removed from the earth. This is a reality that is hard to accept, but nonetheless true. The Bible says that our days are ordained by God even before one of them is lived (Psalm 139:16). He also promises that many rebellious people will face a calamitous end (Psalm 73:18-19). 6. The godly are given an opportunity to love sacrificially. Because of the nature of the true believer, you will always find Christians among those on the scene helping to relieve the distress (1 John 3:17; Galatians 6:10). Their love may point many to Christ.

Jim Elliff

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Eggs	Jewish	Passover, Potatoes, Side dishes	1	Servings

INGREDIENTS

12	md	Potatoes, Peeled, Sliced & Boiled
4		Whole Eggs
2		Yolks, Reserve Whites
		Salt, Pepper, Garlic Powder & Onion Powder, To Taste
1/2	c	Matzo Meal
2	tb	Veg. Shortening Or Margarine

INSTRUCTIONS

Peel, slice and boil potatoes until soft (approx. 20 minutes). Mash with
vegetable shortening. Add eggs, yolks, and seasonings. Add Matzo meal. Mix
Well. Refrigerate for 1 hour or more. When ready to shape, wet hands and
take a handful of potato mixture. Mold into oval shape. Place on cookie
sheet With your finger make a slight indentation . Repeat until all potato
mixture is used up. Brush each bilka with reserved egg whites. Bake in a
350 degree oven for 1 hour or until golden brown all over.
NOTES : Affectionately known as hockey pucks. Makes 24 pieces Delicious
with gravy, or leftovers chopped  with hard boiled eggs and onions and a
little schmaltz  if you dare.
Recipe by: Schwartz Family Recipe
Posted to JEWISH-FOOD digest V97 #058 by Goldtag1@aol.com on Feb 19, 1997.

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