God: "I looked for someone to take a stand for me, and stand in the gap" (Ezekiel 22:30)
I do not come into this pulpit hoping that perhaps somebody will of his own free will return to Christ. My hope lies in another quarter. I hope that my Master will lay hold of some of them and say, "You are mine, and you shall be mine. I claim you for myself." My hope arises from the freeness of grace, and not from the freedom of the will.
Joy is not just the spin-off of obedience to God, but part of obedience. It seems as though people are willing to let joy be a byproduct of our relationship to God, but not an essential part of it. People are uncomfortable saying that we are duty-bound to pursue joy. They say things like, 'Don't pursue joy, pursue obedience.' But Christian Hedonism responds, 'That's like saying, ';Don't eat apples; eat fruit.'' Because joy is an act of obedience. We are commanded to rejoice in God. If obedience is doing what God commands, then joy is not merely the spin-off of obedience, it is obedience. The Bible tells us over and over to pursue our joy (Psm. 32:11; 37:4; 67:4; Lk. 10:20; Phil. 4:4).
CUT THE PEPPERS into strips 1/3-in wide, and drain in a colander. Combine
the garlic, shallots, pepper, thyme, mustard, anchovy paste and vinegar in
a mixing bowl and stir well to blend. Slowly whisk in the olive oil in a
slow stream, beating until emulsified. Stir in the peppers, and refrigerate
for at least 2 hours. Remove from the refrigerator 1 hour before serving.
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