Banquet With The King: Promises to Believers

Friday, July 14, 2023

Promises to Believers

Prayer – Lord, I wait for the fulfillment of Your many and varied promises.

For all of God's promises have been fulfilled in Christ with a resounding "Yes!" And through Christ, our "Amen" (which means "Yes") ascends to God for his glory. It is God who enables us, along with you, to stand firm for Christ. He has commissioned us, and he has identified us as his own by placing the Holy Spirit in our hearts as the first installment that guarantees everything he has promised us. 2 Corinthians 1:20-22

Meditate. Consider God’s promises.

Promises—Promises. God keeps His promises. He is not a liar—

This truth gives them confidence that they have eternal life, which God—who does not lie—promised them before the world began. Titus 1:2

He keeps His promises.

The LORD rewarded me for doing right. He has seen my innocence. To the faithful you show yourself faithful; to those with integrity you show integrity. To the pure you show yourself pure, but to the wicked you show yourself hostile. You rescue the humble, but you humiliate the proud. You light a lamp for me. The LORD, my God, lights up my darkness. In your strength I can crush an army; with my God I can scale any wall. God's way is perfect. All the LORD's promises prove true. He is a shield for all who look to him for protection. Psalm 18:24-30 (Underlined for emphasis.)

For your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom. You rule throughout all generations. The LORD always keeps his promises; he is gracious in all he does. Psalm 145:13

He does what He says. He always has…and He always will. We can count on God.

Name of the church	Promises for each church
Ephesus	Eat of the Tree of Life in Paradise of God
Smyrna	Believers won’t be hurt by second death – no eternal separation from God.
Pergamum	Gift of hidden manna; white stone with new name.
Thyatira	Obedient will be given authority over nations and the Morning Star.
Sardis	The worthy ones who walk with Jesus will wear white robes (priestly garment). Name will not be blotted out of Book of Life.
Philadelphia	Overcomers will be honored in the New Jerusalem and will receive a God’s name, New Jerusalem’s name, and Jesus’ new name written on them.
Laodicea	Those who open their hearts to Jesus will share a meal with Him—as with a friend. For overcomers: Jesus will give them the right to sit on His throne.

Verse of Salvation ~ This truth gives them confidence that they have eternal life, which God—who does not lie—promised them before the world began. Titus 1:2

Friday’s Feast at the King’s Table

Rhubarb
Only stocks, not leaves are eatable.

This is still rhubarb season. I’ve been enjoying plenty from my garden…and more will be ready soon! Do you have rhubarb in your garden…or have you picked some up at Farmer’s Market this week? Here’s a recipe that I recently discovered that came from a friend of my Mom’s. They often shared rhubarb dessert recipes.

Rhubarb Cookies

1 cup butter or coconut oil

1 ¼ cup brown sugar

2 eggs

3 cups flour (gluten free if desired)

1 tsp baking soda

½ tsp salt

1 ½ cup diced rhubarb stocks

¾ c coconut (optional) or chopped nuts

Mix together butter and brown sugar until smooth. Add eggs mixing well. Combine flour, baking soda and salt. Slowly add to creamed mixture. Add rhubarb and coconut or nuts, mixing carefully.

Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes. Let cool on a rack.

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Knowing Him is Life.

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