Meditate and pray.
But you, dear friends, must build each other
up in your most holy faith, pray in the power of the Holy Spirit, and
await the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ, who will bring you eternal life. In
this way, you will keep yourselves safe in God's love. Jude 1:20-21
There is power in prayer. A
good use of it is just as Jesus’ brother Jude describes here…build each other up. I find it so encouraging
to hear others pray for each other. In this time of social distancing we don’t
often get to hear others pray…but with Zoom and Bible Studies, we do just that.
Paul wrote similar messages to the churches in Rome and Thessolonica.
So then, let
us aim for harmony in the church and try to build each other up. Romans 14:19
So encourage
each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing.
1 Thessalonians 5:11
Encourage each other. That is a good thing
to do…no matter the day or the hour. Don’t wait until Sunday to encourage others…and I know some ladies
who are real night owls and chat on the phone well past midnight…just to
encourage others as they recently went through the same loss of a loved one.
Encourage. The writer of Hebrews encourages us to do the same…encourage others
and to motivate each other to do acts of love and good works.
Let us hold tightly without wavering to the
hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise. Let us think of
ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. And let us not
neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one
another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near. Hebrews
10:23-25
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| Bird of Paradise Poised as if ready to fly...but it is a flower, not a bird. Are you ready? |
…especially
now that the day of His return is drawing near. That is a familiar theme
lately. Are you finding ways to serve others—to motivate others, while social
distancing?
When God's people are in need, be ready to
help them. Always be eager to practice hospitality. Romans 12:13
Are you ready for Christ’s return? Remember
He said that we should…
You also must be ready all the time, for the
Son of Man will come when least expected.
Luke 12:40
Are you ready spiritually? We can’t pack
our bags to take anything to the new Promised Land—Heaven. Things will be
prepared for us there. Jesus promised.
Prayer
~ Lord God, as John the Baptist said…Even now the ax of God's judgment is
poised, ready to sever the roots of the trees. Yes, every tree that does not
produce good fruit will be chopped down and thrown into the fire. Luke 3:9. Through
the power of the Holy Spirit, help me to be encouraging to others…and to bear
good fruit for You.
Verse
of Salvation ~And through your faith, God is protecting you by his power until
you receive this salvation, which is ready to be revealed on the last day for
all to see. 1 Peter 1:5
Friday’s
Feast at the King’s Table
The best summertime birthday cake is a
cool, refreshing ice cream cake.
Reese’s Peanut Butter Pie
1 package
Oreo cookies, crushed or grated in the food processor
1 cube of
unsalted butter, softened
2 cartons of
Reese’s Peanut Butter ice cream, slightly softened
1 bag of
large Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup candy bars (about 16 individual cups), frozen,
and crushed
Chocolate
fudge sauce
Cool Whip or
canned whipped cream
Mix soft
butter and crushed cookies. Press into a 9X12 inch glass casserole dish. Freeze
for a few minutes. Cut one carton of ice cream in about ½ inch slices and
spread evenly over cookie crust. Top with crushed candy. Spread remaining
carton of ice cream over the crushed candy. Freeze until firm, several hours or
overnight. Drizzle with chocolate fudge sauce. Garnish with whipped cream, or
dollops of Cool Whip. Freeze again, or serve immediately. Enjoy!
Happy Birthday, Melissa!
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2020 Text, photos and paintings by Mickey M. Hunacek. All rights reserved.
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