God did not rescue Paul in Asia (2 Cor. 1:8-11) or spare Epaphroditus from death (Phil. 1:27) in order to encourage others to seek a miraculous deliverance from affliction. Rather, these acts of deliverance were intended to encourage Paul and the rest of God's people to endure suffering in their own lives as a profound testimony of God's sufficiency (2 Cor. 1:6; 4:7-12; Phil. 4:6). This side of Christ's return, God does not reveal His power and love in our lives primarily by performing miracles but by enabling us to persevere in the midst of adversity because of our trust in Him. God rescued Paul in the past to teach him to trust God for his future, in order that he might endure in the present.

Scott Hafemann

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Dairy			1	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1	c	Kraft or Hellmann's mayonnaise
1	c	Shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2	c	Parmesan cheese
1	c	Sliced green onions
		Cocktail rye bread slices

INSTRUCTIONS

Combine the mayo, cheeses and onions. Mound about 1 1/2 tbsp (or more) onto
each bread slice. Place on a baking sheet and put under broiler until
bubbly, watching to make sure they don't burn. Makes about 16 servings.
(Can be prepared several hours ahead and refrigerated, covered). Posted to
Kitmailbox  by [email protected] on Apr 25, 1997

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