Friday, January 31, 2014

Will You Believe Without Seeing Miracles?

As he traveled through Galilee, He came to Cana, where He had turned the water into wine. There was a government official in nearby Capernaum whose son was very sick. When he heard that Jesus had come from Judea to Galilee, he went and begged Jesus to come to Capernaum to heal his son, who was about to die. Jesus asked, "Will you never believe in me unless you see miraculous signs and wonders?" The official pleaded, "Lord, please come now before my little boy dies." Then Jesus told him, "Go back home. Your son will live!" And the man believed what Jesus said and started home. While the man was on his way, some of his servants met him with the news that his son was alive and well. He asked them when the boy had begun to get better, and they replied, "Yesterday afternoon at one o'clock his fever suddenly disappeared!" Then the father realized that that was the very time Jesus had told him, "Your son will live." And he and his entire household believed in Jesus. This was the second miraculous sign Jesus did in Galilee after coming from Judea. John 4:46-54 NLT

Please, Jesus come and help me. How many times have you called out to Jesus to help you when someone is desperately ill or in need of a healing touch? Is that the only time to call out to Jesus? Do you feel that you don't "need" Him when things are going well...when everyone is healthy? Do you need a miracle to believe in Jesus? Take another look. The time to develop strong relationships is when things are going well. Then when you need Jesus or others there are strong bond that hold you together and help you serve each other. Are you willing to spend your time, talent, and energy to develop relationships with Jesus and others?

RSVP: Will you plead with Jesus to help you in a time of need and believe that He will help you? Have you heard Jesus invitation to believe in Him, and to build a relationship with Him? How will you respond?

Prayer~ Lord Jesus, I trust You to help me, my children and my grandchildren, as well as other family and friends. We trust You to give us peace, joy and love in our lives on a daily basis...not just when we desperately seek You.

Friday's Feast at the King's Table
These are a miracle because they are healthy for several people in the family who have food sensitivities.
Miracle Banana Muffins
2 1/4 cups gluten free flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup melted coconut oil
1 3/4 cups sugar (mixture of coconut sugar and date palm sugar)
2 large eggs
2 large extra ripe bananas (peeled and mashed)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup Craisins or raisins
1/2 cup chopped nuts, optional
In a large bowl, stir together the flour, salt, baking powder, and cinnamon. In a separate bowl, mix the coconut oil and brown sugar. Stir in the eggs, then add the bananas and vanilla.
Combine the liquid mixture with the dry ingredients, stirring together only until mixed. Stir in chopped nuts, if desired.
Transfer the batter into greased muffin cups, filling 2/3 full. I used small and regular sized muffin tins.
Bake in a 350°F oven for 18 (small) to 25 (regular) minutes or until a toothpick inserted in a center comes out clean.
Makes about 24 small and nine regular muffins.  Adapted from COOKS.com BEST EVER BANANA MUFFINS

© 2014 by Mickey M. Hunacek. All rights reserved.
All scripture quoted from the New American Standard Bible (NASB) unless otherwise noted.

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