God: "I looked for someone to take a stand for me, and stand in the gap" (Ezekiel 22:30)
Coming to Christ means I die to self. It’s allowing Christ to reign as Lord in my heart and desiring to see Him live His will through me. It’s death to the relentless but never-satisfying quest for affirmation. It’s freedom from the vain need to promote self. It’s separation from fight to find personal worth and identity. Fighting less for my rights. Decreasing so He increases in me. It’s finding approval in Him and realizing the true fulfillment in living for His glory. Death to self so life might live within us. When the pride goes so does the selfish agendas and the traits like the bitterness, the jealousy, the unforgiving spirits, the critical attitudes. Christ reigns resulting in joy and peace. Eyes are opened to new horizons. Curse is reversed. Life is restored.
We have been made to mirror God’s holiness and righteousness back to God, not so we may benefit (though there are immeasurable benefits to personal godliness), but so God will be glorified in beholding Himself in His creatures.
Tie allspice in a piece of cheesecloth. Place in a medium saucepan along
with cinnamon stick, cider, orange juice, lemon slices and honey. Bring to
a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, 5 minutes. Remove spice bag. Stir
in brandy. Serve with a cinnamon stick in each cup, if desired. Makes 6
servings.
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