Meditate.
"Be still, and know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation. I will be honored throughout the world." Psalm 46:10
This verse is my Aunt Mercedes favorite
scripture passage and today we celebrate her 95th Birthday! Happy Birthday Dear
Auntie Merc! May God continue to bless and guide you—giving you His Peace, Joy,
Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, Self-Control and Love—as you
continue to follow His road—His path. It has been a great walk with you...and
the Lord.
The Fruit of the Spirit
Love, Joy, Peace,
Patience, Kindness, Goodness,
Faithfulness, Gentleness and
Self-Control.
Are these evident in your life?
Everyone has a story. Aunt Merc was an only child...who took herself to church. Her parents didn't go. Amazing. That takes gumption and dedication. She loves life, her family, her friends and Jesus of whom she has been a devoted follower for more than 80 years! Knowing God is an important part of her life...her story.
Did Jesus ever use this "Be
Still" scripture in any of His teachings? It is not evident that He ever
did use that scripture to teach His followers to slow down...to be still...to
just be quiet and listen to and listen for the Lord. He did declare to the
woman at the well that He was the Messiah—therefore declaring Himself to be
God.
The woman said,
"I know the Messiah is coming—the one who is called Christ. When he comes,
he will explain everything to us." Then Jesus told her, "I AM the
Messiah!" John 4:25-26
There are several scripture passages
that deal with being silent or knowing God.
But
the LORD is in his holy Temple. Let all the earth be silent before him. Habakkuk
2:20
Be silent before the
LORD, all humanity, for he is springing into action from his holy dwelling. Zechariah
2:13
Then
they will learn (know) that you alone are called the LORD, that you alone are
the Most High, supreme over all the earth. Psalm 83:18
Acknowledge (know)
that the LORD is God! He made us, and we are his. We are his people, the sheep
of his pasture. Psalm 100:3
Be quiet enough to let God speak to you. Know God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. I was a noisy kid and my mind is still always thinking…so it takes effort for me to be quiet enough to hear the Lord. I must listen closely.
How do we "know" God? Get into His word...read--study--pray. That is just what Auntie Merc has been doing for most of her life. Thank you, Auntie Merc, for being such a good example for us, for sharing your story and your life with us. We love you!
Prayer ~ Lord Jesus...We come before You with quiet hearts and minds....ready to receive Your words—your teaching and Your guidance. Thank You for Auntie Merc—for her long life, her happy smile and joyful attitude. Please continue to bless her.
Verse of Salvation ~ For you know that God paid a ransom (Jesus) to save you from the empty life you inherited from your ancestors. And the ransom he paid was not mere gold or silver. 1 Peter 1:18
Friday’s Feast at the King’s Table
When I was in
High School I spent a couple of weeks with my Auntie Merc—who was actually my
Dad’s cousin’s wife. Years later, as a widow, she married my Uncle. While her
husband was off hunting elk, we had a great time cooking, laughing and just
talking. She was amazed that I was studying WWII when she had lived through it.
One evening as we chatted she fixed the most wonderful cabbage rolls. This is her recipe,
which was actually my grandmother’s, too.
Cabbage Rolls
Head of Cabbage – Use 8-10 outer leaves whole, then finely chop about 2 cups cabbage.
1 pound ground beef, browned
1 cup cooked white rice, or brown rice (start with about ¼ cup uncooked)
1 small onion, chopped fine
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp dry parsley, optional
Salt and pepper, as desired (about ¾ tsp salt and a dash of pepper)
Be sure to steam the outer cabbage leaves, or at least pour boiling water over the
leaves to wilt them—or microwave for a minute. Mix beef, rice, onion, garlic
and seasonings. Then wrap the mixture into the wilted outer cabbage leaves,
place on the chopped cabbage in a pan, add about 1 cup of water, cover and cook
on low heat for about 1½ hours.
Happy
95th Birthday, Auntie Merc!
May
our Lord continue to bless you! Be Still and Know that He IS God!
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