Irish Oatmeal With Dried Fruit And Honey – Martha Stewart

The same Greek word can be translated “temptation” and “test.” They are a world apart and context determines which translation to use. Satan is the one who tempts us to sin. God is the one who tests us to righteousness. Satan wants to destroy us. He wants to weaken our faith. He wants us to spiritually fail. On the other hand, our Lord is forever testing us. His goal though tests, often in the form of trials, is to make us spiritually stronger, refine our character and increase our faith. Part of the test at times is overcoming the temptation. It is the Lord in His sovereignty who sends test. “Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil” (Mt. 4:1). However, it is during these tests that Satan finds His greatest opportunity to tempt us. So when the heat in life is turned up, will we trust God and walk by faith in His commandments or will we listen to the “father of lies” and sin? The prayer here is that the Lord will help us pursue righteous actions as we emerge from the test spiritually victorious.

Randy Smith

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Fruits, Dairy	Irish	Break/brnch, Fruits, Irish, Soup/stews	4	Servings

INGREDIENTS

2	c	Apple cider or juice
1		Cinnamon stick
1/4	t	Salt
1	c	Irish oatmeal
5	oz	Dried peach, apricot and
		pear halves in any
		combination cut into 3/8
		inch dice about 1 C
		Honey or dark-brown sugar
1/2	c	Low-fat milk, warmed

INSTRUCTIONS

In a heavy saucepan, bring 2 C water, the apple cider, cinnamon  stick,
and salt to a boil. Add oatmeal, stir until smooth, and return  to a
boil. Lower heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 30
minutes. Remove saucepan from heat. Discard the cinnamon stick and
stir in all but about 1/4 C of the dried fruit. Divide oatmeal among  4
bowls and top with honey, if desired. Garnish with remaining fruit;
serve with warm milk.  Martha Stewart Living/October/94 Scanned &
edited by Di Pahl & <gg>  Posted to MM-Recipes Digest V4 #035 by John
Merkel  <[email protected]> on Feb 3, 1997.

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