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Name: Beef and Mozzarella Bake
Ingredients: 1 lb Ground beef; 1 ts Basil; 1/4 ts Pepper; 1/8 ts Garlic powder or 1 clove garlic; minced; 1 cn Tomato soup; 1 cn Cream of mushroom soup; 1 1/4 c Water; 6 oz Mozzarella; shredded; 4 c Cooked macaroni

God: "I looked for someone to take a stand for me, and stand in the gap" (Ezekiel 22:30)

And we know how necessary it was that Christ should come forth as God and man; for salvation cannot be expected in any other way than from God; and Christ must confer salvation on us, and not only be its minister. And then, as He is God, He justifies us, regenerates us, illuminates us into a hope of eternal life; to conquer sin and death is doubtless what only can be effected by divine power. Hence Christ, except He was God, could not have performed what we had to expect from Him. It was also necessary that He should become man, that he might unite us to Himself; for we have no access to God, except we become the friends of Christ; and how can we be so made, except by a brotherly union?

John Calvin

Once we understand the nature of the enemy, we must put on the proper armament. For this let us picture the old warrior Paul in his own spiritual armor (Eph. 6:10-17). 1. He has worn his war belt so long that it is sweat through and salt-stained and comfortable like an old horse’s bridle, and it holds everything perfectly in place. The “belt of truth,” God’s truth, has girt him tight for years, so that it permeates his life and truth reigns within. He is armed with the clear eyes of a clear conscience. He can face anything. 2. His torso is sheathed with a battle-tarnished breastplate. It is crisscrossed with great lateral grooves from slicing sword blows and dented from enemy artillery. The “breastplate of righteousness” has preserved his vitals intact. His holy life has rendered his heart impervious to the spiritual assaults of Satan. 3. His gnarled legs are comfortable in his ancient war boots. He has stood his ground on several continents. The boots are the “gospel of peace,” the peace with God that comes through faith in him, and the resultant peace of God – the sense of well-being in wholeness – shalom. He stands in peace, and being rooted in peace he cannot be moved. 4. Paul’s great shield terrifies the eyes, for the broken shafts and the many charred holes reveal him to be the victor of many fierce battles. He has held the “shield of faith” as he repeatedly believed God’s Word and so extinguished every fiery dart of doubt and sensuality and materialism. None have touched him. 5. On his old gray head he wears a helmet which has seen better days. Great dents mar its symmetry; reminders of furtive blows dealt him by the enemy. The “helmet of salvation,” the confidence of knowing that he is saved and will be saved, has allowed him to stand tall against the most vicious assaults. His imperial confidence gives him a regal bearing. 6. Then there is his sword. He was equal to a hundred when his sword flashed. The “sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God,” the ultimate offensive weapon, cut through everything – armor, flesh, glistening bone, and running marrow – even the soul (cf. Heb. 4:12). These are the weapons: truth, righteousness, peace, faith, salvation, the Word of God – and any believer who resists with these will put the Devil and his armies to flight! This is not arrogance. This is the truth! You and I can withstand the Devil if we wear the armor God provides. “Resist the devil, and he will flee from you” (Jas. 4:7).

Kent Hughes

We Love God!

God: "I looked for someone to take a stand for me, and stand in the gap" (Ezekiel 22:30)

Beef and Mozzarella Bake

January 22, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Meats, Dairy			1	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1	lb	Ground beef
1	ts	Basil
1/4	ts	Pepper
1/8	ts	Garlic powder or 1 clove garlic; minced
1	cn	Tomato soup
1	cn	Cream of mushroom soup
1 1/4	c	Water
6	oz	Mozzarella; shredded
4	c	Cooked macaroni

INSTRUCTIONS

In 10" skillet over medium-high heat, cook beef, basil, pepper and garlic
until meat is browned. Stir in soups, water and 1 c. cheese. Add macaroni.
Pour into a 2-quart baking dish and cover with remaining cheese. Bake at
400F for 25 minutes.
Recipe by: Found on MSN Cooking Forum
Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #976 by "M. Hicks" <nitro_ii@email.msn.com>
on Jan 1, 1998

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