God: "I looked for someone to take a stand for me, and stand in the gap" (Ezekiel 22:30)
[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
Ceviche 2
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CATEGORY
CUISINE
TAG
YIELD
Seafood
California
New, Text, Import
1
Servings
INGREDIENTS
1
lb
Firm white fish
1
lg
Onion
2
Cloves garlic
2
Hot peppers, up to 3
1/2
c
Fresh lemon juice, to 3/4 cup
INSTRUCTIONS
In a ceramic bowl, place the fish which has been cut into 1/2 inch squares.
Dice the onion and finely chop the garlic. Clean the peppers and cut into
very small pieces. Cover with fresh lemon juice. Season with salt and
pepper. Make sure the lemon juice covers the fish and the vegetables.
Refrigerate for at least 8 hours. Serve with crackers as an appetizer
before cocktails or as first course on lettuce leaves. To make it easier to
slice the fish, freeze it slightly. A glass bowl may be used, but not metal
or plastic. Fairfield, California
Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #281
Date: Wed, 06 Nov 1996 07:53:45 -0800
From: Gerald Edgerton <jerrye@wizard.com>
A Message from our Provider:
“Thankfulness to God is a recognition that God in His goodness and faithfulness has provided for us and cared for us, both physically and spiritually. It is a recognition that we are totally dependent upon Him; that all that we are and have comes from God. #Jerry Bridges”
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