O LORD, why do you stand so far away? Why do
you hide when I am in trouble?
The wicked arrogantly hunt down the poor.
Let them be caught in the evil they plan for others. For they brag about their
evil desires; they praise the greedy and curse the LORD. The wicked are too
proud to seek God.
They seem to think that God is dead. Yet
they succeed in everything they do.
They do not see your punishment awaiting them.
They sneer at all their enemies. They think,
"Nothing bad will ever happen to us! We will be free of trouble
forever!" Their mouths are full of cursing, lies, and threats. Trouble and
evil are on the tips of their tongues.
They lurk in ambush in the villages, waiting
to murder innocent people.
They are always searching for helpless
victims. Like lions crouched in hiding, they wait to pounce on the helpless.
Like hunters they capture the helpless and drag them away in nets. Their
helpless victims are crushed; they fall beneath the strength of the wicked.
The wicked think, "God isn't watching
us! He has closed his eyes and won't even see what we do!" Arise, O LORD!
Punish the wicked, O God! Do not ignore the helpless!
Why do the wicked get away with despising
God? They think, "God will never call us to account."
But you see the trouble and grief they
cause. You take note of it and punish them.
The helpless put their trust in you.
You defend the orphans.
Break the arms of these wicked, evil people!
Go after them until the last one is destroyed.
The LORD is king forever and ever! The
godless nations will vanish from the land.
LORD, you know the hopes of the helpless.
Surely you will hear their cries and comfort
them.
You will bring justice to the orphans and
the oppressed, so mere people can no longer terrify them. Psalm 10:1-18
SOLD! We usually think of slavery ending in
December 1865 in the United State with the establishment of the Thirteenth Amendment.
Although slavery has been abolished in all countries around the world it
continues to exist…and provides a lucrative income that drives an insidious network
of crime. It isn’t just in cities…it is in small towns, rural and urban areas
across America. We hear about children, teens and adults being snatched from their
homes, cars and neighborhoods. Fearfully we anticipate that they are taken into
slave trafficking.
What can we do? Wisely look to God and pray
for His mercy. Surely He will hear their cries and comfort them. Keep your children and grandchildren secure…and warn them of
possibilities. Do not talk to strangers. Trust in the Lord. Trust in the LORD with all
your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek His will in all you
do, and He will show you which path to take. Proverbs 3:5-6. Trust and obey.
Seek God’s plan…His will and then obey. Obedience is the key. Obey. How are you
doing with that? Are you a slave to anything or anyone, except God?
Prayer
~ Lord God, help me to see the souls behind the faces of the exhibit. May I see
them the way you do. Have mercy on those who have been snatched from their
home, families and workplace. Comfort and strengthen them. Place a hedge of protection around all those I know
and love that they would never be taken away from family.
Friday’s
Feast at the King’s Table
When I was growing up it was a real treat
to have pimento cheese. Mom would buy it in those little glass jars that we’d
reuse as juice classes. Late this summer I had pimento cheese made in
South Carolina, purchased fresh right in the grocery stores. This comfort food was a tasty treat
that made me recall those little glass jars. I’ve been experimenting with
making my own pimento cheese spread. Here’s
a recipe to try the next time you need an appetizer.
Pimento
Cheese
½ cup cream cheese, softened
½ cup mayonnaise
1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
1 Tbsp creamy horseradish
½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 cup grated pepper jack cheese (or
Monterey Jack cheese if you prefer a milder spread)
2 cups grated cheddar cheese
1 - 4 oz. jar of pimentos, drained and
chopped
1 Tbsp dill (optional) or 1 tsp paprika (optional)
Mix well cream cheese, mayo, mustard,
horseradish and pepper. Stir in grated cheeses, pimento and other desired herbs and spices as desired. Refrigerate for an
hour or more before serving. Enjoy with fresh vegetables like celery and red
peppers, or with crackers.
© 2016 by Mickey M. Hunacek. All rights reserved.
All scripture quoted from the New Living Translation (NLT)
unless otherwise noted.
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