God: "I looked for someone to take a stand for me, and stand in the gap" (Ezekiel 22:30)
The Scripture is clear that all will be found praising Jesus Christ. Those who begin praising Him now after receiving Him by faith as their Savior will enjoy the blessed consummation of that throughout all of eternity. Those who reject Him will praise Him, but under obligation and separated from Him (Jn. 18:6; Phil. 2:10; Rev. 5:13). Simply put, God is too glorious to allow any corner of His creation to exist without recognizing His glory by ascribing to Him the worship that is due His name.
The jealousy of God for your undivided love and devotion will always have the last say. Whatever lures your affections away from God with deceptive attraction will come back to strip you bare and cut you in pieces (Eze. 16:38-40). It is a horrifying thing to use your God-given life to commit adultery against the Almighty. But for those of you who have been truly united to Christ and who keep your vows to forsake all others and cleave only to Him and live for His honor – for you the jealousy of God is a great comfort and a great hope. Since God is infinitely jealous for the honor of His name, anything and anybody who threatens the good of His faithful wife will be opposed with divine omnipotence.
1. For Filling, combine cranberries, dates, and water in a medium saucepan.
Cook, covered, over low heat for 12 minutes or till cranberries pop,
stirring frequently. Stir in vanilla. Cool slightly.
2. For Crust, stir together flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and baking
soda in a mixing bowl. Stir in melted butter or margarine till thoroughly
combined. Set aside 1 cup of the oat mixture for topping. Press remaining
oat mixture into the bottom of an ungreased 9 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan. Bake
in a 350 degree oven for 12 minutes.
3. Carefully spread filling on top of baked crust. Sprinkle with reserved
oat mixture, lightly pressing oat mixture into filling. Bake for 20 to 25
minutes more or till topping is set. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Drizzle
with Orange Icing. Cut into bars.
4. Orange Icing: Combine 1/2 cup sifted powdered sugar and 1/2 teaspoon
finely shredded orange peel in a small bowl. Stir in 1 to 2 teaspoons
orange juice till icing is of drizzling consistency.
NOTES : Pop a bag of cranberries into the freezer so you can bake up a
batch of these bars even after cranberry season ends.
Recipe by: Better Homes Christmas Cookies 1997
Posted to recipelu-digest by "Marie Smith" <craftee@sprynet.com> on Feb 6,
1998
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