Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. Matthew 5:7 (NASB)
- You shall not take vengeance, nor bear any grudge against the sons of your people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself; I am the LORD. Leviticus 19:18 (NASB)
The lemon tree represents compassion and empathy. These lemons were growing near the ConCafe in Lisbon, Portugal.
Additional teaching that may have been on Jesus mind as He taught on how to treat others with kindness and mercy are listed in these verses in Psalms and Proverbs.
- With the kind You show yourself kind; with the blameless You show Yourself blameless....Psalm 18:25 (NASB)
- The merciful man does himself good, but the cruel man does himself harm. Proverbs 11:17 (NASB)
One thing I really like about the church I attend is that everyone is so loving. It is just heartwarming to see so many people hugging each other--truly interested in each others life, family, friends, projects and careers. During this flu season it is an opportunity to share germs---ugh--but mostly it is goodness, kindness, mercy and love. That is a demonstration of the Fruits of the Spirit. Be merciful by allowing the Holy Spirit to work in and through you.
- But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22 (NASB)
Are you merciful?
One thing I really like about the church I attend is that everyone is so loving. It is just heartwarming to see so many people hugging each other--truly interested in each others life, family, friends, projects and careers. During this flu season it is an opportunity to share germs---ugh--but mostly it is goodness, kindness, mercy and love. That is a demonstration of the Fruits of the Spirit. Be merciful by allowing the Holy Spirit to work in and through you.
- But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22 (NASB)
Are you merciful?
Prayer ~ Lord God, help me to be merciful to others--really showing them that I care about them. Jesus--You have been such an example to us--greatest love of all showing mercy beyond all comprehension. Thank you.
Daily Bible Reading: Genesis 22-24
Friday’s Feast at the King’s Table
To honor my son, Mike--whose birthday was yesterday--here is his favorite recipe.
Poached Eggs on English Muffin with meat, covered with Hollandaise Sauce
Eggs Benedict has been a family favorite in our home for over forty years! My husband and I used to have Eggs Benedict on the weekend regularly at a local restaurant when we were first married. When he was relocated in his job, our new community didn’t have any restaurants with Eggs Benedict on the menu—so I learned to master Hollandaise Sauce, the key ingredient to Eggs Benedict. Timing is essential. Prepare the Hollandaise Sauce, heat the meat, toast the muffins and then poach the eggs.
Assemble in the following order:
English Muffins, toasted
Meat (Canadian Bacon, warmed)
(or other meat such as thinly sliced smoked salmon (lox) served cold, regular bacon, or turkey meat)
Cheese, if desired, cheddar, white cheddar, dill havarti or swiss
Sliced Vegetables (tomato or avocado), optional
Poached Eggs (1 or 2 per person)
Hollandaise Sauce
Garnish with paprika or chopped chives
Garnish with paprika or chopped chives
Poached Eggs – Use a specialty egg poaching pan or poach the eggs yourself. Add a tablespoon of white vinegar to a quart of water, bring to a boil. Gently add the eggs (one or two per person) to the water and simmer until the whites of the eggs are set. Remove from the water with a slotted spoon. Serve immediately.
Healthy Hollandaise Sauce – serves 4
3/4 cup low-fat plain Greek yogurt
4 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
3 egg yolks
4 Tbsp butter, melted
1/4 tsp salt
1 pinch fresh ground pepper or cayenne pepper
Thoroughly mix yogurt, lemon juice, and egg yolks.
Heat in a double boiler over simmering water, stirring frequently, until sauce has thickened, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in salt, butter, and pepper.
4 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
3 egg yolks
4 Tbsp butter, melted
1/4 tsp salt
1 pinch fresh ground pepper or cayenne pepper
Thoroughly mix yogurt, lemon juice, and egg yolks.
Heat in a double boiler over simmering water, stirring frequently, until sauce has thickened, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in salt, butter, and pepper.
Enjoy for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
© 2018 Text and photos by Mickey M. Hunacek. All rights reserved.
All scripture quoted from the New Living Translation (NLT) unless otherwise noted
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