Though God owes us no explanation, one or all of the following possible objectives may help us understand “why” God decrees such fear-producing events (in nature) – (see Psalm 135:6-7; Lamentations 3:38):
1. God is recognized as powerful and not to be trifled with. God often asserted that cataclysmic events were done to display His power to men (Exodus 9:14-16; 14:31).
2. Society is warned of the greatest calamity, eternal judgment. A physical disaster is nothing compared with eternal damnation. A hurricane is an announcement: “If you don’t repent, worse than this is coming” (Luke 13:1-5).
3. Some people are deservedly punished for their rebellion. The Bible states that “the wrath of God is revealed [lit. is being revealed] from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men” (Romans 1:18). That means now. Hurricanes are just one of the ways that might happen (Psalm 7:11-13).
4. Some true believers are tested or disciplined and made stronger in their faith. The same storm that judges a non-believing man may be the crucible of testing and/or chastisement for a true Christian, and will toughen and purify him for the future (James 1:2-3; Hebrews 12:5-11).
5. Believers may be taken to heaven; and some enemies of God may be removed from the earth. This is a reality that is hard to accept, but nonetheless true. The Bible says that our days are ordained by God even before one of them is lived (Psalm 139:16). He also promises that many rebellious people will face a calamitous end (Psalm 73:18-19).
6. The godly are given an opportunity to love sacrificially. Because of the nature of the true believer, you will always find Christians among those on the scene helping to relieve the distress (1 John 3:17; Galatians 6:10). Their love may point many to Christ.
Preheat oven to 350. In a large bowl, slightly beat one egg. Add cake mix
and butter; stir until well blended. Press mixture into a greased and
floured 9 x 13 baking dish.
In a medium bowl, combine powdered sugar, cream cheese and remaining 2
eggs; pour over cake mixture. Spread pie filling over cream cheese mixture.
Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until outer edges are lightly browned and center
is almost set. Cool completely. Cover and store in refrigerator. Serve at
room temperature. From: Quick Gifts of Good Taste.
Recipe by: Sue Klapper
Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #1017 by Nancy Berry <nlberry@prodigy.net> on
Jan 16, 1998
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