Respect –
fear of the Lord is so important that it is mentioned 85 times in the Bible
(NASB translation). People don’t need to fear—as in be afraid of—the Lord, but
to respect Him. The fear of the Lord is
the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction. Proverbs
1:7. The verse below from Psalms describes some of how the Lord expects us to
respect Him.
Come, you children, listen to me; I will teach you
the fear of the LORD. Who is the man who desires life and loves length of days
that he may see good?
Keep your tongue from evil and
your lips from speaking deceit.
Depart from evil and do good;
Seek peace and pursue it.
The eyes of the LORD are toward the righteous and
His ears are open to their cry.
The face of the LORD is against evildoers, to cut
off the memory of them from the earth. Psalm 34:11-16
Respect is in
actions, words, and attitudes.
Training Tip – Do you show respect for the Lord? Have you ever said
a swear word in front of your children—and then regretted it? Taming your own
tongue is essential in order to be a good example to your children or
grandchildren. Reward yourself either monetarily or with just some time away
when you can go for a week, and then a month without saying a cuss word. If
your tongue is not a problem for you, then seek to change some other thing,
like a particular thought that reoccurs, or an attitude that may be displeasing
to the Lord.
Prayer - Lord Jesus, we praise your name for you alone are
worthy—Son of God, Savior, Creator, Protector and Friend. May you receive the
respect that is due to you—as well as to our Father God and the Holy Spirit.
Holy, Holy, Holy. Lord God Almighty. Early in the morning, our praise we give
to you. Fill us with your knowledge that we would know you more clearly and
dearly.
Friday’s Feast at the Lord’s Table
My husband
Jerry’s favorite place to visit for special meals is his hometown, Omaha,
Nebraska. Home of good steaks, La Casa’s pizza, Joe Tess’ fried carp or
catfish, and most beloved—The Bohemian Café—where they serve up large portions
of boiled beef with dill gravy, bread dumplings, sauerkraut, and sweet and sour
cabbage. For dessert…how about some plum dumplings? He always starts with liver
dumpling soup—to which most people really turn up their noses. Liver is disgusting
to them—but not to Jerry. Another of his favorites is Santee Stew which he
discovered when he was stationed in the Air Force in South Carolina twenty some
years ago. We recently visited South Carolina again and he had his Santee Stew—by
some other name now. Good memories—great food. It is a family favorite for us
and we enjoy it year around—at home or camping.
Santee
Stew
1 large onion,
chopped
1 bell pepper,
chopped
3 celery stalks,
chopped
2 Tb. seafood
seasoning
salt & pepper to
taste
Turkey kielbasa - 6“
per person, cut into 1 1/2” pieces
Corn on the cob - 1/2
ear per person
Raw shrimp in the
shells - 1/2# per person
Optional additions:
Fresh
crab in the shell – ¼ lb per person
Fresh
mussels in the shell – ¼ lb per person
Other
seafood in small amounts as desired by those around the table –
large
sea scallops
chunks
of raw flounder, salmon or halibut
Baby red potatoes - 1
to 2 per person
Cook onion, pepper,
celery, potatoes, & seasonings in enough water to cover; boil 15 minutes.
Add sausage; boil 10 minutes. Add corn; boil 5-10 minutes. Add additional
seafood to suit the taste of your guests, cook briefly. Add shrimp; boil 3
minutes. Remove from heat; wait 5 minutes; drain & serve with cocktail
sauce for the shrimp and butter for the corn. It is a casual meal and takes
time peeling the shrimp as you eat. Be sure to provide bowls for the shrimp
shells and corn cobs and lots of napkins or even a small towel for each guest.
Serve with a simple
tossed green salad and some crusty Italian style bread or rolls.
Light lemon sorbet is
good for dessert. Enjoy!
All
scripture quoted from the New American Standard Bible (NASB) unless otherwise
noted.
© 2013 by Mickey
M. Hunacek. All rights reserved.
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