Love and Honor

Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other. Romans 12:10 NLT

 

Love is the fruit of the Spirit…Galatians 5:22. It is pure. It allows us to serve others for the Lord—to honor Him. Honoring others, honors the Lord. Honoring the Lord is very important…as it was promised to the priests…the Levites. "If you do not listen, and if you do not take it to heart to give honor to My name," says the LORD of hosts, "then I will send the curse upon you and I will curse your blessings; and indeed, I have cursed them already, because you are not taking it to heart." Malachi 2:2.

 

Most wedding vows say words like love and honor. By loving and honoring our spouses, we honor God Himself. In the story of the priest Eli we find another promise from God. "Therefore the LORD God of Israel declares, 'I did indeed say that your house and the house of your father should walk before Me forever'; but now the LORD declares, 'Far be it from Me--for those who honor Me I will honor, and those who despise Me will be lightly esteemed.' 1 Samuel 2:30. What a promise..honor the Lord or be despised by Him. The choice once again is ours. We can honor others…and God…or despise Him. What is your choice today.

 

Prayer ~ Dear God, I chose to honor You…for You are worthy—Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Accept my love and honor. Continue to show me how I can genuinely love others for You.

 

Friday’s Feast at the Lord’s Table

It is lavender time of the year. If you have some blooming in your yard, or can get some at your local farmer’s market you can add it to many delightful recipes. Here’s one I’ve adapted from my favorite scone recipe.

 

Fresh Lavender Scones                                                                       

2 cups flour

¹⁄₂ cup rolled oats

2 teaspoons baking powder

¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt

¹⁄₄ cup butter

¹⁄₂ cup walnuts, chopped

1¹⁄₂ tablespoons lavender flowers, fresh

2 eggs, beaten

¹⁄₃ cup honey (or 1 Tbsp sugar)

¹⁄₂ cup buttermilk

1 teaspoon vanilla

 

Preheat oven to 425degrees. In a large bowl, combine flour, oats, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add walnuts and lavender, mixing until combined.

 

Make a well in the center of the flour mixture. Add the eggs, honey, buttermilk and vanilla. Stir to combine, mixing to form a soft dough. Add just a tad more flour if too sticky, as it may depend on the humidity in your area. With floured hands, pat the dough into a square about 1 inch thick and cut into smaller squares using a large pastry cutter. Makes about 12.

 

Place scones on a parchment lined or non-stick cookie sheet and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until lightly browned. Remove from heat. Serve warm with lemon curd. Enjoy!

 

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