Friday, May 5, 2017

Are You Living a Blessed Life?


Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly,

nor standeth in the way of sinners,

nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.

But his delight is in the law of the LORD;

and in his law doth he meditate day and night.

And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water,

that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither;

and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. Psalm 1:1-3 KJV

Blessed is the man, or woman, who delights in the Lord—and follows His commands. Such wise advice. I certainly do delight in the Lord—He makes me happy to just think or whisper His name…Jesus. Do you find joy in the Lord?

How are you doing with reading through the Bible this year? I started off great and was right on schedule for weeks—even ahead of schedule a few days. Then a week or so ago I fell behind—until I found myself a whole seven days behind. Where did those days go? I caught up  now and was glad when I saw that today’s reading included Psalm 1—one of my favorite Bible passages. I think it is a favorite because other than the Lord’s Prayer, Psalm 23 and a few other selected verses over the years in Sunday School and Vacation Bible School, this was the first book I really memorized. It is only a few verses and I was in a Confirmation Class that memorized it together so it was one that for which I was accountable to several people. Accountability makes things happen. Are you accountable to anyone for reading your Bible daily or for scripture memorization?

Prayer ~ Lord God, I have hidden Your word in my heart so that I might not sin against You, Psalm 119:11. May all that I think, do and say be pleasing to You—for You are a delight to my soul.

Daily Bible Reading: Psalms 1-2, 15, 22-24, 47, 68

Friday’s Feast at the King’s Table

As usual every Friday is Feast Day—Feasting at the King’s Table. We can’t live on just spiritual food …nor can we live on bread alone. We’ve got to have some meat, veggies and fruit. What food gives you fuel? I’ve discovered that sugar is poison to my body and starches, like pasta and potatoes, are not my friends. I can exist very well on some fruit, veggies and a nice lean portion of meat—nothing deep fried. What would Jesus eat? Probably some hummus with unleavened bread, some figs—in season of course—or some raisins or dates, and some fish—if a little boy with fish left over from his lunch happens to be nearby. 


Peter’s Fish

1 whole white fish per person

Olive oil – extra virgin

Spice mixture – amount depends on number of fish serving – mix spices together.

            Garlic – 1 clove grated with micrograter
            Turmeric – ¼ tsp per fish
            Curry powder - ¼ tsp per fish
            Paprika - ¼ tsp per fish
            Mustard powder – sprinkle
            Black pepper – sprinkle to taste
            Parsley – 1 tbsp per fish, plus garnish
            Lemon juice from 1 lemon or more
Fresh lemon slices for garnish
Drizzle fish with olive oil. Spread spice mixture on fish. Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 15-20 minutes or until fish flakes easily. Garnish with additional parsley leaves and lemon slices. Enjoy with a tossed green salad and some freshly baked crusty bread.

Adapted from galileegreen.com.         

© 2017 Text and photo by Mickey M. Hunacek. All rights reserved.
All scripture quoted from the New Living Translation (NLT) unless otherwise noted.
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