God did not rescue Paul in Asia (2 Cor. 1:8-11) or spare Epaphroditus from death (Phil. 1:27) in order to encourage others to seek a miraculous deliverance from affliction. Rather, these acts of deliverance were intended to encourage Paul and the rest of God's people to endure suffering in their own lives as a profound testimony of God's sufficiency (2 Cor. 1:6; 4:7-12; Phil. 4:6). This side of Christ's return, God does not reveal His power and love in our lives primarily by performing miracles but by enabling us to persevere in the midst of adversity because of our trust in Him. God rescued Paul in the past to teach him to trust God for his future, in order that he might endure in the present.

Scott Hafemann

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Grains, Dairy		Desserts	10	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1	c	Rice
1/2	c	Raisins
1 1/2		Cinnamon sticks
1	c	Sugar
1	tb	Grated gingerroot
1	c	Canned coconut cream
2	c	Milk
1/2	ts	Vanilla
1/4	c	Unsalted butter
		Ground cinnamon

INSTRUCTIONS

Soak rice and raisins in water to cover 1/2 hour. Bring 2 cups water to
boil in large saucepan. Drain rice and raisins and add to boiling water
with cinnamon sticks and 1/4 cup sugar. Cook over low heat until rice is
tender. Boil gingerroot in 1/2 cup water 5 minutes, strain and blend liquid
with remaining 3/4 cup sugar, coconut cream, milk and vanilla. Add this
mixture with butter to rice. Cover and cook over low heat until milk is
absorbed, stirring every 5 to 10 minutes. Spoon into serving dish or
individual custard cups, sprinkle with cinnamon and chill.
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