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Sermon Notes: Expectations of God

Ever had expectations of God that weren't met according to your standards? Wondering why God would allow you to be disappointed? Me too. Its because He wants to EXCEED our expectations!

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Food of the Bible: Milk and Honey

Why did God promise a land flowing with milk and honey?  He wanted His people to know that despite the heat, humidity and limited resources, He would miraculously provide a constant, abundant supply of two of the most treasured food staples of their time. 

This provision was not only literal in the supply of richness of food and drink, but also spiritual in the richness of His blessings as referred to many times in scripture.

Goat's Milk:

You shall have enough goats' milk for your food, for the food of your household, and the nourishment of your maidservants [Proverbs 27:27]

Physical benefits:

• contains twice the healthful medium-chain fatty acids, such as capric and caprylic acids, which are highly anti-microbial. (They actually killed the bacteria used to test for the presence of antibiotics in cow's milk!) 
• closer to human milk than cow's milk and is therefore easily accepted especially by those young or frail.
• has an alkaline reaction the same as mother's milk. (Cow milk has an acid reaction)

Spiritual benefits:

• Abundance [Gen 49:12]
• A loved one's charms [Song 4:11]
• Blessings [Isa 55:1; Joel 3:18]
• Food of spiritually immature people [1 Cor 3:2; Heb 5:12,13]
• Purity [1 Pet 2:2]

Honey:

Physical benefits:

• helps reduce chest disorders and coughs. It soothes sore throats.
• improves chronic bronchitis, bronchial asthma, sinus problems and allergies.
• hastens the healing of wounds. Reduces inflammation.
• helps sooth the skin and clears many skin disorders. Its amino acids and vitamin C speeds the growth of healthy tissue.
• facilitates the digestion and assimilation of other foods.

Spiritual benefits:

• Luxury [Gen 43:11; 1 Ki 14:3]
• Sweet to the soul & healing to the bones [Prov 16:24]
• Related to wisdom [Prov 24:13-14]

6 Kid-friendly healthy food brands

Annie's White Cheddar Microwavable Mac & Cheese 
Green & Black's Organic Chocolate 
Lightlife Smart Dogs 
Glutino's Gluten Free Pretzels 
King Arthur Gluten Free Pancake Mix 
Evolution Fresh Juice

Healthy Sweet Snack

Greek yogurt:

• probiotics: healthy digestion & boost immune system
• calcium: healthy teeth & bones and to improve heart & nerve function
• protein: build & maintain muscle mass & keep you full longer

blueberries:

• highest concentration of antioxidants than any other "superfruit" that improve your heart, balance your blood sugar and reduce your risk of neurodegenerative diseases  
• 1/2 cup per day helps to attack cancer-causing free radicals and blocks the growth of tumor cells

raspberries:

• high in Vitamin C develop resistance against infectious agents, counter inflammation, and scavenge harmful free radicals
• B-complex andVitamin D to help in the metabolism of carbohydrates, protein and fats

Cinnamon:

• reduces chronic inflammation linked with neurological disorders
• stabilizes energy levels and moods
• balances hormones which helps with menstrual pain & infertility

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