Friday, November 28, 2014
Matthew15:36–37 Then he took the seven loaves and the fish, and when he had given thanks, he broke them and gave them to the disciples, and they in turn to the people. They all ate and were satisfied. Afterward the disciples picked up seven basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over.
MEMORIALS IN THE FRIDGE
What do you think Jesus' disciples did with the bread they retrieved after the Lord miraculously fed thousands? We know what we do with leftovers, but these were not just any leftovers, were they? Every scrap of barley biscuit the disciples picked up spoke of the power of Jesus' love and the depth of His compassion. Each was visual evidence that Jesus is God made man. Each was evidence that Jesus is surely able to do what he sets out to do. Every piece of bread the disciples gathered up was a reminder not just of a wonder worked but of a wondrous Lord and Savior.
What would you do if somehow (time machine? archeology?) one of those leftover pieces of bread came into your possession? What place of honor would it occupy in your home? What would you think about every time you saw it? The fact is, you don't need to go back in time to find leftovers that speak of Jesus loving provision, you can just go to your own refrigerator. The leftovers there all come from the same hand that fed the crowds that came to Him in first century Galilee.
So, think on these things as you open your refrigerator and use the following recipe to turn Thanksgiving leftovers into a delicious meal.
Ingredients: mashed potatoes, dressing, turkey, broccoli (or sweet potatoes), gravy (if none left use mushroom soup), shredded cheese.
Instructions: Grease individual crock bowls. Layer in the leftovers in the order listed (potatoes through broccoli). Bake at 350 for 30 mins. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top. Bake 5 mins. more or until cheese melts.
Serve with a prayer of Thanksgiving. Enjoy your Lord's bounty.
