God: "I looked for someone to take a stand for me, and stand in the gap" (Ezekiel 22:30)
Many times great difficulties precede special works of God. You can even say that God wins His greatest victories in the midst of apparent defeat. This can be clearly demonstrated in the life of our Lord on earth. When Jesus was crucified and placed in the tomb, it looked like the forces of unrighteousness had triumphed. However, it was in this time of apparent defeat that our victory for our salvation was won. This time of apparent defeat was followed by the resurrection of Christ.
Sin is not an option for the believer. How can you continue in sin when that sin was paid for in the torn flesh of Jesus? How can you look longingly upon Satan’s offerings when the cross of Christ is in front of your eyes? Christ’s love constrains our hearts to seek holiness. The fact that sin has no lasting benefits remains true, but it is not simply because sin doesn't pay that you are to turn your back on the tempter. The fact that sin will not get you what you really want in life is not nearly a powerful enough defense to guard you against the attractiveness of Satan’s lies and the fickleness of your heart. Only a deep grasp of the gospel has the power to bring about deep change in your heart. It is knowing the terrible price that has already been paid for your sin that enables you to say no to sin.
1. In a large, heavy skillet, cook artichokes in boiling water for 5
minutes. Add all remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer
for 20 minutes.
2. Cool in cooking liquid. Serve artichokes with 4 tbsp of this liquid.
Posted to MM-Recipes Digest by Julie Bertholf <jewel1@ix.netcom.com> on
Feb 15, 1998
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