The Vision to See

What a great celebration it was in Melrose yesterday.  Not because any of the things said was extraordinary, and not because of some technical wonder during the service; the music was very good.  What made it great was the obvious work of God that is going on in Melrose.  The first thought is to think, hmmm, too bad they don't have more people.  But then it becomes clear that this is a solid base from which to go forward.  I am more encouraged than I have ever been been with the work that God is doing in their midst.  It was a fantastic time to interact with several of the Birch Hills people during the potluck!  I was reminded of the story of Elisha in 2 Kings 6 where he tells his servant to not be afraid for "for those who are with us are more than those who are with them".  If only we would get that vision in our mind.  God is doing far more than what we can see with our eyes.  The fast that you are and I are engaged in ought to be one that would move our fixation away from the things that are seen, to the things which are unseen.  Lord give us eyes to see the reality, not simply what is.

Let us be in prayer for the future direction of Harvest Community Church.  He has us on a path that only He knows, but the final result will be to the praise of His glory, of that we can rest assured.

A Daniel Fast recipe from Sue:

Oriental Hotdish

Stirfry-

sesame oil

1/2 red pepper, chunked

1/2c.mushrooms, sliced

broccoli, chopped. 

steam/fry until slightly tender

add:

1c.blanched sliced carrots

and 1c.blanched asparagus stems

and 1/2 pkg. cooked brown rice pasta shells

sprinkle with garlic powder, salt,pepper and

 Lemon and Herb Mrs Dash

seasoning. Add 1/4 cup olive oil/

balsamic vinegar blend. 

Warm through.

Got both of our approvals!

I really like the brown Rice Pasta Shells

bought in the Natural foods section

at Coborns.

(Measurements are guessed)