God: "I looked for someone to take a stand for me, and stand in the gap" (Ezekiel 22:30)
Some would suggest that Jesus was “seeker sensitive” in that He worked His miracles in order to attract large crowds to which He could share the gospel. But in several passages it is plain this is not His motive: Mark 5:43; 7:36; 8:26, 30; and Luke 4:9-12 (and these are by no means exhaustive). Clearly, Christ did not intend these miraculous works for public exploitation. There is little to indicate Christ worked miracles in order to draw a crowd. He was opposed to selling the gospel by appealing to their love for the sensational. (See Jn. 2:23-25)… He sharply rebuked the five thousand for seeking Him for merely physical satisfaction. Jesus did not teach us to draw people to Him by appealing to their senses. Instead He claimed full responsibility for drawing all to Himself by way of the cross (Jn. 12:32); therefore, exalting Christ, "and Him crucified," is to be the primary object in worship, as well as evangelism. (See Rev. 5:8.)
For the Christian, it’s all about understanding God’s amazing grace and then responding with an eternal attitude of gratitude. It’s God’s grace that motivates us and it’s God’s grace that empowers us to obey Him – obedience not to earn His grace, but obedience that flows from His grace and demonstrates His grace to ourselves and others.
Stir all ingredients first to blend then mix about 2 minutes with mixer.Put
ingredients in a greased and floured Bundt pan. Bake at 350 degrees for
approximately 55 minutes or until cake feels firm. Let cool for about 15
minutes then turn out onto plate.
Posted to Bakery-Shoppe Digest by Pamela Morrisson <pmorrsn@wnm.net> on Apr
02, 1998
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“Don’t let your worries get the best of you. Remember, Moses started out as a basket case”
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