God: "I looked for someone to take a stand for me, and stand in the gap" (Ezekiel 22:30)
There is a glorious sequel to saving, justifying grace. The grace that justifies (declaring us holy in God's sight) becomes the grace that sanctifies (making us ever more holy in daily life). It is a prevailing, unstoppable grace that doesn't close up shop the day after the sinner’s prayer. It's the power of God to help us overcome sin, and a potent weapon in the fierce struggles that accompany life after the honeymoon of conversion. Conversion, like a wedding, is hardly the end of the story – it's just the beginning.
And what is the prescribed response? Is it to walk down an aisle? Is it to fill out a card, or to lift up a hand? Is it to make an appointment with a preacher, or to decide to be baptized and join the church? While any of those things may be involved, none of them necessarily is. The response of the Good News – the message that Paul preached and other Christians preached throughout the New Testament – is to repent and believe. Once we’ve heard the truth about our own sin and God’s holiness, about His love in sending Christ, and about Christ’s death and resurrection for our justification, then, as instructed by the first words of Jesus recorded in Mark’s gospel, our response is to “Repent and believe the good news!” (1:15).
Oyster-style crackers; saltines or matzas broken into 1-inch pieces
3/4
c
Thinly sliced scallions
2
tb
Vegetable oil
12
oz
Tofu; mashed and drained
1 1/2
c
Shredded Cheddar cheese
Freshly ground black pepper
INSTRUCTIONS
(This recipe was taken from the book, "Classics & Creations: A World of
Vegetarian Cooking," published by Science of Spirituality in 1985)
"This kugel is enhanced by the deep flavor of marinated artichokes along
with tofu, scallions and sharp Cheddar cheese.
Drain artichokes, saving marinade. Place marinade in a large bowl with
water and crackers (saltines, or matzas).
Let crackers (saltines or matzas) sand for 10 to 15 minutes until liquid is
absorbed. Stir occasionally to keep crackers (saltines or matzas) coated.
Saute scallions in 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil. Add scallions to
crackers along with tofu, cheese, black pepper to taste and remaining 1
tablespoon of vegetable oil. Mix thoroughly, crushing any crackers that are
not soft. Coarsely chop artichokes and stir into crackers (saltines or
matzas). Turn into an oiled 8 x 8-inch baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F.
for 40 minutes until lightly browned. Yield: 8 servings
Posted to JEWISH-FOOD digest by Sandy English <yehudit@earthlink.net> on
Apr 09, 1998
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