God: "I looked for someone to take a stand for me, and stand in the gap" (Ezekiel 22:30)
If it is important that we learn to know the condition of the hearts of our hearers, the best place to begin is, of course, with our own hearts. Apply the Word there, and we will soon learn to be like surgical attendants: our exposition of the text will become like sterilized knives, perfectly tooled, which we hand to the Spirit for the precise spiritual surgery that our people actually need.
Though every other world religion teaches it, and there are many false churches under the guise of Christianity that are willing to accommodate it, the Bible knows nothing about earning God’s favor. The reason is because we can’t. God is so perfectly holy. He simply can’t accept an ounce of sin in His presence. He’s not looking to bestow eternal life on those who think they are righteous as some sort of a reward. He’s looking for those who acknowledge their own rebellion and look to Him to receive His righteousness as a gift by running to Him for complete rescue.
DRESSING
Trim asparagus and cut each stalk in thirds. Steam until tender but still
crisp. (Thin young stalks took 5 minutes.) Plunge in ice water; drain.
Wash strawberries, then hull. Cut strawberries in half; combine with
asparagus.
Combine dressing ingredients; toss asparagus and strawberries gently with
dressing. Chill well before serving.
The authors write: "What could be simpler - or more delicious - than
spring's first asparagus combined with spring's first strawberries?"
My notes: Good, and simple.
Tried 02/22/92. From _The New Carry-Out Cuisine_ by Phyllis Meras with
Linda Glick Conway. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1986. Pg. 252. From
Movable Feast restaurant/5504 Connecticut Ave., N.W./Washington, D.C.
20015. (202)966-1657. Typed for you by Cathy Harned.
From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini
A Message from our Provider:
“A thankful heart is one of the primary identifying characteristics of a believer. It stands in stark contrast to pride, selfishness, and worry. And it helps fortify the believer’s trust in the Lord and reliance of His provision, even in the toughest times. No matter how choppy the seas become, a believer’s heart is buoyed by constant praise and gratefulness to the Lord. #John MacArthur”
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