God: "I looked for someone to take a stand for me, and stand in the gap" (Ezekiel 22:30)
Worship is a way of gladly reflecting back to God the radiance of his worth. This cannot be done by mere acts of duty. It can be done only when spontaneous affections arise in the heart.
An additional impetus to our unity among diversity is that of the projected makeup of the future kingdom. It is glorious in its admixture of those from “every tribe and tongue and people and nation” (Rev. 5:11). We cannot, must not, live contrary to our final convergence in Christ. In the ugly old slavery of early America, the schizophrenia about this was incredible. There were blacks and whites who would not dream of worshipping as equals (though they were sometimes in the same building), yet at the same time would hold the doctrinal verity that all colors would be in heaven together some day. This was entirely incongruous. We are called to experience in this life as much of the spirit that will characterize us in the new earth as is possible. The ideal of heaven is always to be the pursuit of earthbound believers. “Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven” (Matt. 6:10). We cannot pray for the Kingdom to come and not relish what that coming Kingdom means. Our community of believers is to be a living demonstration of the power of the cross and also of the purified Bride who awaits the wedding. We are denying our future calling to fail in this area. We are smearing our reputation and throwing dirt on our bridal gown.
In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in egg, oats, and apple
butter. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture along
with the milk; beat until blended. Stir in nuts and raisins. Chill well.
drop by teaspoonfuls onto a lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350
degrees for 15 minutes. NOTE: Freeze baked cookies in tins or freezer bags
for the months ahead.
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