Memory Verse this week…
But
if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins
and to cleanse us from all wickedness. 1 John 1:9
Cleanse us from all wickedness. In the NASB translation “unrighteousness” is
applied instead of “wickedness.” Strong’s lexicon describes this as the “deceit
which unrighteousness uses.” Super badness…evil. That pretty much describes
wickedness as I see it. What do you see as wickedness? Do you have that in your
life? If righteousness is uprightness or living according to God’s way of life,
then unrighteousness would be opposite that…living against God…in rebellion to
Him. That would definitely lead one down the road to wickedness. Personally, I
choose not to go there…or if my feet head me in that direction, then I confess
my sin and get back on the right road again! It is all about choices.
Choose whom
you will serve. Do you trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on
your own understanding? Do you seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness?
Have you asked for forgiveness…and are you cleaned from all unrighteousness…all
wickedness?
Prayer
~ Lord… As You spoke to Jerusalem through the prophet Isaiah…"Come now,
let's settle this," says the LORD. "Though your sins are like
scarlet, I will make them as white as snow. Though they are red like crimson, I
will make them as white as wool. Isaiah 1:18. How can I know all the sins
lurking in my heart? Cleanse me from these hidden faults. Psalm 19:12. Wash me
clean from my guilt. Purify me from my sin. Psalm 51:2. Thank you.
Daily Bible Reading: 2 Samuel 16-18
Friday’s
Feast at the King’s Table
We celebrated Cinco de Mayo a couple of
weeks ago and that got me thinking about my favorite dish to order at any
Mexican restaurant - pork with a green sauce often served in a burrito. I’ve
tried several different recipes to find one that tastes just right and this one
is close—and can be done in the Instant Pot.
Pork
Chili Verde
Ingredients:
2
Tbsp olive oil
2 pounds boneless pork shoulder or loin,
cut into 2-inch chunks
3/4 pound tomatillos, quartered, husks
discarded
2 Anaheim peppers roughly chopped,
seeds and stems discarded
1 jalapeño chili pepper, roughly
chopped, seeds, membranes and stems discarded
2 cans mild green chilis, chopped
1 8 oz can or jar of nopalitos – cactus pieces
(do NOT add serrano chili if in the jar) – rinse well
1 medium white onion, roughly chopped
3 cloves garlic, peeled and grated
1 tsp cumin (or use 2 tsp cumin seed,
toasted and ground)
Kosher salt
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro
leaves, plus more for garnish
1 Tbsp Asian fish sauce
1 Tbsp cornstarch (optional, use to
thicken sauce if desired)
Fresh corn or flour tortillas and lime
wedges, for serving
Sour cream
and cilantro for garnish
In a pressure cooker, lightly brown the pork in the oil on the
sauté setting. Combine pork with tomatillos, peppers, nopalitos and chilis, onion, garlic, cumin, and a big pinch of salt. Heat
over high heat until gently sizzling, then seal pressure cooker, bring to high
pressure, and cook for 30 minutes. Release pressure, naturally for about 10
minutes.
Using tongs, transfer
pork pieces to a bowl and set aside. Add cilantro and fish sauce to remaining
contents of pressure cooker. For a smooth sauce, blend with an immersion blender or in a countertop
blender, then season to taste with salt. Thicken with cornstarch, if desired.
Return pork to sauce and stir gently to combine. Serve immediately with
tortillas and lime wedges. Garnish with a dollop of sour cream and fresh
cilantro.
© 2019 Text and
photos by Mickey M. Hunacek. All rights reserved.
All
scripture quoted from the New Living Translation (NLT) unless otherwise noted.
Follow And Like
"Banquet With The King" on Facebook. 👍
No comments:
Post a Comment