If it were possible for us to "bind" Satan today, we would not need instruction about the various pieces of the armor of God. If Satan could be bound, he would not be capable of attacking us and throwing flaming missiles. In fact, the concept of "binding" Satan can actually be quite a dangerous belief. If we believe that we can "bind" Satan, we will (wrongly) think that he has been incapacitated, and we will be completely unprepared for the enemy's attacks. In addition, if we believe that our prayers can "bind" Satan, we will be far less diligent about "putting on God's armor," and will be defenseless and vulnerable to Satan's attacks. Satan is not bound – and cannot be bound at the present time. Our strategy, then, is to be fully armed to repel his attack. Putting on the armor of God and fighting is the kind of resistance that thwarts the enemy's scheming tactics, and forces Satan to flee.

David Reid

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Dairy			1	servings

INGREDIENTS

2		Ripe avocado; chunked (2 to 3)
1	c	Chopped ripe tomato
1/2	c	Chopped red onion
		Leaf lettuce or spinach for baking
2	tb	Mayonnaise
2	tb	Sour cream
1	tb	Fresh lemon juice
1/2	ts	Salt
1/4	ts	Tabasco or hot sauce
1/4	c	Fresh chopped parsley or preferable; cilentro

INSTRUCTIONS

In a large bowl, blend together mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice,
salt and Tabasco or hot pepper sauce. Add avocados, tomatoes, onions
and parsley and/or cilentro. Toss slightly until well combined. Cover
and chill to blend flavors. serve on a bedding of leaf lettuce or
spinach leaves, garnished with tomato wedges and/or parsley sprigs.
Delicious! Serves either 6 for a side dish or 3 for a main dish
serving.
Enjoy!
Converted by MC_Buster.
NOTES : Avocados are ripe when they begin to darken and yield to
gentle pressure. Also, when the stem end "pops inch out easily. To
remove seed, carefully take a paring knife and cut long-ways all the
way around the seed. Twist and remove seed. Then you can spoon out
the avocado and dice for this exciting recipe.
Converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.

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“You’ve achieved nothing until you find God”

[Examples of biblical fasting]: 1. Fasting was practiced to avert God’s judgment and displeasure against His people (1 Sam. 7:6; Joel 2:12; Jonah 3:5-8; Jud 20:26; 1 Ki. 21:9; Jer. 36:6, 9. 2. The people of God often fasted in preparation for war, with a view to seeking God’s protection and blessing (2 Chron. 20:1-4; Joel 2:15. 3. Fasting was one way of seeking God’s help for deliverance from personal troubles and opposition (1 Ki. 21:27-29). 4. Fasting was often an expression of sincere and heartfelt repentance from sin and humility before God (Neh. 9:1-2; Psm. 35:13; Dan. 9:3; Joel 2:12-13; Jonah 3:5-8). 5. Fasting also signified or expressed mourning, sorrow, deep grief, and sadness (1 Sam. 20:34; 31:13; 2 Sam. 1:12; 12:15-23). 6. Ezra fasted as part of his request that God provide him with a safe journey (Ez. 8:21-23). 7. Fasting is a way of expressing one’s concern for the success of God’s work (Neh. 1:3-4; Dan. 9:3). 8. Fasting serves to humble and rebuke us as it reveals how much of our happiness depends on the external pleasures of eating (Psm. 69:10). 9. Fasting teaches us self-control and self-discipline (Phil. 3:19; Rom. 16:18; 1 Cor. 9:25-27).

Sam Storms