God: "I looked for someone to take a stand for me, and stand in the gap" (Ezekiel 22:30)
[The progression of Saul's sins from 1 Samuel 13 are easily documented]: First comes the tyranny of the urgent, the encroaching pressure from surrounding circumstances. This is followed by the insecurity and self-doubt arising from a lack of total reliance on God. Finally, there follows the rebellion itself – the pitiful human attempt to take matters into our own hands, which is tantamount to usurping, or at least presuming upon, the authority of God.
Grace ceases to be grace if God is compelled to bestow it in the presence of human merit…. Furthermore, grace ceases to be grace if God is compelled to withdraw it in the presence of human demerit. Indeed, grace is seen to be infinitely glorious only when it operates, as Packer says, “in defiance of” human demerit. Therefore, grace is not treating a person less than, as, or greater than he deserves. It is treating a person without the slightest reference to desert whatsoever, but solely according to the infinite goodness and sovereign purpose of God.
Mix in order. Pour into a greased 8"x8" pan. Bake until toothpick inserted
comes out clean. Bake 350F 40 minutes
Posted to JEWISH-FOOD digest V97 #338 by BNLImp <BNLImp@aol.com> on Dec 31,
1997
A Message from our Provider:
“Gratitude produces deep, abiding joy because we know that God is working in us, even through difficulties.”
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