God: "I looked for someone to take a stand for me, and stand in the gap" (Ezekiel 22:30)
Why can we rejoice in our persecution according to Matthew 5:10-12? 1. Because God told us and we can trust Him at His word even when we must walk by faith and not by sight. 2. Because those who receive persecution and respond this way are identified as citizens in God’s kingdom (Mt. 5:10; cf. Ac. 14:22). 3. Because suffering for Jesus is an unspeakable privilege of having fellowship with the One who suffered so much for us (Phil. 3:10; Ac. 5:40-41, 16:25; Heb. 11:24-25). 4. Because persecution strengthens believers. Throughout history the church is always the strongest when it undergoes persecution. God knows that persecution moves us to leave our comfort zones, be able to better defend our faith, have greater missionary zeal, be more dedicated to personal and group prayer and count the cost with greater intensity. 5. Because persecution results in reward in heaven. To those persecuted, Jesus promised in verse 12, “For your reward in heaven is great.” Only God can take our reproach and dishonor and turn it into praise and glory.
Soak apricots for 20 minutes in water. Mix together flour, baking powder,
and baking soda. In another bowl, beat maple syrup, butter and egg. Drain
water from apricots into orange liqueur. Stir flour into butter mixture a
little at a time, alternating with liqueur mixture. Stir in apricots and
nuts. Pour batter into lightly oiled 9" x 5" loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees
45-60 minutes. Bread will be golden brown and tooth pick will come out
clean when finished. Cool before cutting.
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