339.Return to the LORD.

 

"Even now" declares the LORD " return to me with all your heart, with fasting and weeping and mourning."

JOEl 2: 12-13

Joel's prophecy to the people of Judah ( the Southern kingdom) - in approximately 835-796 BC in Jerusalem.

The people of Judah had turned to self- centeredness,idolatry and sin.Joel warned them that this kind of lifestyle would inevitably bring God's judgement.

God told the people to turn to him while there was still time.

Destruction would soon be upon them.Time is also running out for us. Because we don't know when our lives will end.

We should trust and obey God now, while we can.Don't let anything hold you back from turning to him.

Deep remorse was often shown by tearing one's clothes,but God didn't want an outward display of penitence without true inward repentance.

Promise of the future blessings.

"Everyone who calls on the name of the LORD will be saved." Joel 2:32

God is ready to forgive and restore all those who would come to him and turn away from sin.

God wants to shower his people with his love and restore them to a proper relationship with him.

Forgiveness comes by turning from sin and turning towards God.

It is not too late to receive God's forgiveness.

God's greatest desire is for you to come to him.

338.Cherry Apple.

 

Cherry apples are  very attractive, dark red colour fruits. They have high content of fiber, vitamin C and antioxidants which support digestion,boost the immune system and reduce inflammation and oxidative stress.

They do really taste like cherries among other flavours.

337.Whipping up a MASTERPIECE.

336.Changes Can Be Beautiful!

335.Stairways to New Views.

334.Siddavatam Fort, Kadapa, Andhrapradesh.

 

333.Shades of Sunset.

 

332.Grapes Cake.

 

Ingredients:

Maida.                                  150 gm 

Sugar.                                    150 gm 

Eggs.                                      3 

Vanilla essence.                   1 teaspoon.

Sunflower oil.                        50 ml 

Seedless grapes.                  750 gm 

Baking powder.                     1 teaspoon 

Baking soda.                          1/2 teaspoon 

Vinegar.                                   1 teaspoon 

Whipping cream.                    200 ml 

Cornflour.                                1 teaspoon.

Beat eggs.Add vanilla essence and beat again.

Add sugar powder,beat again.

Add sunflower oil,beat again.

Juice 200 gm grapes,add 1/2 cups water and 2 teaspoon sugar.Boil to make a loose paste. Add to the batter,stir well.

Mix maida, baking powder, baking soda.Add to the batter and mix well.

Add vinegar.Beat all the ingredients well.

Bake in a 180 ° pre heated oven for 40 - 45 minutes.

Juice again 200 gm grapes,add 1/2 cup water, 2 teaspoon sugar,boil to make grape syrup in a honey consistency.

Beat whipping cream to thick peaks.

Layer the cake.Spread grape syrup,apply whipping cream.Repeat the process.Cover the cake with whipping cream.

Juice the remaining grapes,add 1/2 cups water,2 teaspoons sugar,1 teaspoon cornflour and boil to make a thick but spreading consistency syrup.Allow it to cool. Top the cake with this thick syrup.Refrigerate to set.

331. Abhayaranyam Ecotourism.

 

330."Lost in the beauty and serenity of Puducherry".

 

It was formerly the French colony of Pondicherry. 

It has a rich history and unique French-Indian culture. 

It consists of four unconnected districts located in different parts of India's east and west coasts.

329.Canada Moments.

 

328.The Great Blessings.

 

"May the Lord, the God of your fathers, make you a thousand times as many as you are and bless you, as he has promised you!".

Deuteronomy 1:11.

A prayer for a greatly multiplied and blessed future for the people of Israel.

An affirmation of God's faithfulness to keep His promises.

A declaration that God desires His people to experience great increase and blessing.

Deuteronomy 1:11 reflects God's loving nature as one who desires to bless His people abundantly. God's heart is not stingy or withholding; He loves to give good gifts to His children. Moses' prayer captures this aspect of God's character, showing that God's blessings are an expression of His love and faithfulness.

We should be obedient and faithful to our Lord.

1 Thessalonians 5:24 

 "He who calls you is faithful; he will surely do it".

 This verse assures believers that God, who initiates their calling and transformation, is trustworthy and will complete His work in them. 

Amen.

327.Sunrise Vibes.