Peanut Butter and Jelly With Jesus?

Prayer – Lord, I am dress for service, my lamp is burning. I'm ready and waiting for Your return. Please give me wisdom and stamina to endure. 

Be dressed for service and keep your lamps burning, as though you were waiting for your master to return from the wedding feast. Then you will be ready to open the door and let him in the moment he arrives and knocks. The servants who are ready and waiting for his return will be rewarded. I tell you the truth, he himself will seat them, put on an apron, and serve them as they sit and eat! He may come in the middle of the night or just before dawn. But whenever he comes, he will reward the servants who are ready. "Understand this: If a homeowner knew exactly when a burglar was coming, he would not permit his house to be broken into. You also must be ready all the time, for the Son of Man will come when least expected." Peter asked, "Lord, is that illustration just for us or for everyone?" And the Lord replied, "A faithful, sensible servant is one to whom the master can give the responsibility of managing his other household servants and feeding them. If the master returns and finds that the servant has done a good job, there will be a reward. I tell you the truth, the master will put that servant in charge of all he owns. But what if the servant thinks, 'My master won't be back for a while,' and he begins beating the other servants, partying, and getting drunk? The master will return unannounced and unexpected, and he will cut the servant in pieces and banish him with the unfaithful. And a servant who knows what the master wants, but isn't prepared and doesn't carry out those instructions, will be severely punished. But someone who does not know, and then does something wrong, will be punished only lightly. When someone has been given much, much will be required in return; and when someone has been entrusted with much, even more will be required. Luke 12:35-48 (Emphasis underlined.)

 

Meditate. Consider Jesus serving His servants.

 

Can you imagine Jesus serving you a meal? Remember how He washed the feet of His disciples at His Last Supper? Luke tells us in this passage that the Master, Jesus, will reward His faithful servants by putting on an apron and serving them dinner. What a wonderful meal that will be.

Did you notice that the Master will return and you will be ready and open the door when He knocks? There is one other reference in the Bible to Jesus standing at the door and knocking. He is addressing the saints at Laodicea, who were actually apathetic—neither hot nor cold.

I correct and discipline everyone I love. So be diligent and turn from your indifference. Look! I stand at the door and knock. If you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in, and we will share a meal together as friends. Those who are victorious will sit with me on my throne, just as I was victorious and sat with my Father on his throne. Anyone with ears to hear must listen to the Spirit and understand what he is saying to the churches." Revelation 3:19-22

He stands at the door of your heart…at the door of each of our hearts. Listen to His voice. Answer His call. Wow! He’s looking forward to sharing a meal with those who open the door. A meal with a friend! That would be a great opportunity—another fine banquet. It will be a meal with the Master—not just a peanut butter and jelly sandwich—unless that is the comfort food that you desire.

            Choices. Choices. Choices. Will you be ready for the Master when He returns? When He knocks at the door of your heart will you respond and invite Him into your life?

 

Verse of Salvation ~ (Jonah’s prayer) As my life was slipping away, I remembered the LORD. And my earnest prayer went out to you in your holy Temple. Those who worship false gods turn their backs on all God's mercies. But I will offer sacrifices to you with songs of praise, and I will fulfill all my vows. For my salvation comes from the LORD alone. Jonah 2:7-9

 

Friday’s Feast at the King’s Table

It is harvest time and after picking some poblano peppers at my niece’s garden, I had to make my favorite homemade tabasco sauce.

 

Homemade Tabasco Sauce

1 pound poblano peppers, washed, seeded and chopped

2 cups white vinegar

2 teaspoons salt

 

Combine the ingredients in a medium sized sauce pan. Heat to a boil on medium heat. Simmer 5 minutes.

Cool. Strain the cooked peppers into a blender, saving the liquid. Add the liquid back into the peppers as you blend the peppers until you have the consistency that you prefer. It can be thick or runny—whatever you like. Pour into clean jars and refrigerate indefinitely. It won’t last long if you and your family enjoy a spicy sauce. Enjoy!

 

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