Jesus is not indifferent, unconcerned or unable to fulfill His promise. He knows after He returns there will be no opportunity for salvation. His so-called delay “as some count slowness” (2 Pet. 3:9) is a token of His mercy – giving people just a little more time to repent and trust Him. Jesus is being patient for His enemies to come to repentance. It was the same before His judgment with water. “When the patience of God kept waiting in the days of Noah” (1 Pet. 3:20). God is always looking to show mercy to the guilty (cf. Eze. 33:11).

Randy Smith

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Vegetables	Vegetarian	Low fat, Vegetarian	1	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1	md	Onion, chopped
		Vegetable broth for
		Sauteeing
10	oz	Fresh spinach, rinsed,
		Stemmed and coarsely chopped
		(I think frozen
		Would be fine)
3	c	Drained black-eyed peas (two
16	oz	Cans)
		Ground black pepper to
		Taste
	pn	Cayenne or crushed red
		Pepper flakes (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

In a large skillet, saute the onions in the broth for a few minutes, until
soft.  Add the spinach to the skillet. Stir for a minute or two until it
wilts. Add the black-eyed peas, black pepper, and cayenne if desired. Bring
to a simmer on medium heat. Serve right away, or cover and keep warm on low
heat.
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