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Though God owes us no explanation, one or all of the following possible objectives may help us understand “why” God decrees such fear-producing events (in nature) – (see Psalm 135:6-7; Lamentations 3:38): 1. God is recognized as powerful and not to be trifled with. God often asserted that cataclysmic events were done to display His power to men (Exodus 9:14-16; 14:31). 2. Society is warned of the greatest calamity, eternal judgment. A physical disaster is nothing compared with eternal damnation. A hurricane is an announcement: “If you don’t repent, worse than this is coming” (Luke 13:1-5). 3. Some people are deservedly punished for their rebellion. The Bible states that “the wrath of God is revealed [lit. is being revealed] from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men” (Romans 1:18). That means now. Hurricanes are just one of the ways that might happen (Psalm 7:11-13). 4. Some true believers are tested or disciplined and made stronger in their faith. The same storm that judges a non-believing man may be the crucible of testing and/or chastisement for a true Christian, and will toughen and purify him for the future (James 1:2-3; Hebrews 12:5-11). 5. Believers may be taken to heaven; and some enemies of God may be removed from the earth. This is a reality that is hard to accept, but nonetheless true. The Bible says that our days are ordained by God even before one of them is lived (Psalm 139:16). He also promises that many rebellious people will face a calamitous end (Psalm 73:18-19). 6. The godly are given an opportunity to love sacrificially. Because of the nature of the true believer, you will always find Christians among those on the scene helping to relieve the distress (1 John 3:17; Galatians 6:10). Their love may point many to Christ.

Jim Elliff

We Love God!

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

Chicken with Herbal Dry Rub

January 25, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Meats			6	servings

INGREDIENTS

2	tb	Dried oregano
2	tb	Dried purple basil
2	tb	Thyme
1	tb	Dried sage
1	pn	Lavender
		Coarse sea salt
		Freshly ground black pepper
3	lb	Roasting chicken -; (to 4 lbs)

INSTRUCTIONS

Combine the dried herbs, salt, and pepper in a small food processor or
spice grinder. Pulse until finely ground. Rub the mixture all over the
chicken, to completely season and coat. Place the chicken on the
rotisserie. Place over the prepared coals. Roast until the juices run
clear when tested with a two-pronged fork and an instant-read
thermometer reads 165 degrees when inserted into the thickest part of
the thigh, about 2 hours. Serves 4 to 6.
Recipe Source: Martha Stewart Living - <www.marthastewart.com> Recipe
from Cyril Chappellet, Director of National Sales; Chappellet Winery,
1581 Sage Canyon Road St., Helena, CA 94574; 707-963-7136 or
800-494-6379
Formatted for Mastercook by Lynn Thomas - dcqp82a@prodigy.com
Recipe by: Cyril Chappellet
Converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.

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