Friday, January 16, 2015

A Changed Heart – Will It Last?

Then it happened when he (Saul) turned his back to leave Samuel, God changed his heart; and all those signs came about on that day. When they came to the hill there, behold, a group of prophets met him; and the Spirit of God came upon him mightily, so that he prophesied among them. 1 Samuel 10:9-10  

Saul was actually blessed by being filled with the Spirit of God. Read about him in 1 Samuel. You’ll also see that the Spirit of God left him…Now the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the LORD terrorized him. 1 Samuel 16:14. The Spirit departed…left Saul. That seems sad—but what is really terrible is that an evil spirit came instead and evidently scared and threatened him. Saul was a bitter man after that…seeing David as his enemy—chasing him and making life miserable for him and all his army. There is such a difference between Saul and us. The Spirit was only with him for a short time…but we can have the Spirit forever. God can change our hearts…like He did Saul. If we continue in obedience, then we continue to be filled with His Holy Spirit. Would Saul have been, too? Obedience is the key to our relationship with the Holy Spirit—with God.    

Prayer ~ Holy Spirit—fill me a new so that I can be used by You to serve others for You. Give me a desire and attitude that is pleasing to You.
 
Friday’s Feast at the King’s Table
It’s gray outside. Time for a tangy taste of lemons to brighten our days.
 
Tasty Lemon Bars
1 cup all-purpose flour or substitute
½ cup butter
¼ cup powdered sugar

2 eggs
1 cup sugar
½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
2 Tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice
2 tsp lemon peel – or ½ lemon rind, zested 

Blend first portion of flour and powdered sugar and cut in butter. Press into an 8 or 9 inch square pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until lightly browned. Beat remaining ingredients together. Pour over baked crust. Bake 20-25 minutes.  Let cool, slice and enjoy.

© 2015 by Mickey M. Hunacek. All rights reserved.
All scripture quoted from the New American Standard Bible (NASB) unless otherwise noted.

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