Worship: For Heaven’s Sake “Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it” Malachi 3:10. Probably most of us have believed that once we tithe, we’re done. That is not so. (Read more below.)
Wellness: For Health’s Sake Pastor Flemons, a doctor of biblical wellness, introduced the herb hawthorne berry for cardiovascular health, as he read from HerbWisdom.com. (Read more below.)
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Worship: February 19 – The Division of Canaan; February 20 – The Last Words of Joshua; February 21 – Tithes and Offerings; February 22 – God’s Care for the Poor; February 23 – The Annual Feasts; February 24 – The Earlier Judges; February 25 – Samson [All topics per Patriarchs and Prophets by Ellen G. White, accessible at this link: http://www.whiteestate.org/books/pp/pp.asp]
Wellness: February 19 – February 25 – Natural Remedies to Heal the Circulatory (Cardiovascular) System
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Romans 8:22-23 For we know that the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together until now. And not only they but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body.
Matthew 19:29 And every one that hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother or wife, or children, or lands, for my name’s sake, shall receive an hundredfold, and shall inherit everlasting life.
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For Heaven’s Sake…
“To promote the assembling of the people for religious service, as well as to provide for the poor, a second tithe of all the increase was required. Concerning the first tithe, the Lord had declared, ‘I have given the children of Levi all the tenth in Israel.’ Numbers 18:21. But in regard to the second He commanded, ‘Thou shalt eat before the Lord thy God, in the place which He shall choose to place His name there, the tithe of thy corn, of thy wine, and of thine oil, and the firstlings of thy herds and of thy flocks; that thou mayest learn to fear the Lord thy God always.’ Deuteronomy 14:23, 29; 16:11-14. This tithe, or its equivalent in money, they were for two years to bring to the place where the sanctuary was established. After presenting a thank offering to God, and a specified portion to the priest, the offerers were to use the remainder for a religious feast, in which the Levite, the stranger, the fatherless, and the widow should participate. Thus provision was made for the thank offerings and feasts at the yearly festivals, and the people were drawn to the society of the priests and Levites, that they might receive instruction and encouragement in the service of God.PP 530.1
“Christ has said that we shall have the poor always with us, and He unites His interest with that of His suffering people. The heart of our Redeemer sympathizes with the poorest and lowliest of His earthly children. He tells us that they are His representatives on earth. He has placed them among us to awaken in our hearts the love that He feels toward the suffering and oppressed. Pity and benevolence shown to them are accepted by Christ as if shown to Himself. An act of cruelty or neglect toward them is regarded as though done to Him.PP 535.3
“If the law given by God for the benefit of the poor had continued to be carried out, how different would be the present condition of the world, morally, spiritually, and temporally! Selfishness and self-importance would not be manifested as now, but each would cherish a kind regard for the happiness and welfare of others; and such widespread destitution as is now seen in many lands would not exist.PP 536.1″
For Health’s Sake…
“Hawthorn is widely regarded in Europe as a safe and effective treatment for the early stages of heart disease and is endorsed by Commission E- the branch of the German government that studies and approves herbal treatments. It is used to promote the health of the circulatory system and has been found useful in treating angina, high blood pressure, congestive heart failure and cardiac arrhythmia. It has been found to strengthen the heart and stabilise it against arrythmias.
“There is also evidence for cardiovascular system improvement, particularly in clinical parameters associated with angina, congestive heart failure and acute myocardial infarct. This may be due to the herb’s antioxidant activity.”
It is not toxic, but taken in large doses it can cause dizziness. Because it “contains heart-affecting compounds” it may affect blood pressure and the heart rate, getting a professional opinion is recommended. It is not recommended for those with colitis or ulcers. It is not recommended for children or those who are pregnant or breastfeeding; nor is it recommended for those taking Digoxin or Phenylephrine.
Nevertheless, it is indicated for broad use because of its many healing properties. It is an “astringent, antispasmodic, cardiotonic, carminative, diuretic, sedative, stimulant, and vasodilator.” It therefore has benefits for those suffering from “valve prolapse, angina, congestive heart failure, cardiac arrhythmia, myocarditis, arteriosclerosis. Hawthorn can normalise blood pressure by regulating heart action; extended use can lower blood pressure. Good for heart muscle weakened by age. Can help strengthen blood vessels, reduce palpitations, help prevent vascular insufficiency, blood clots (embolism, phlebitis). Dilates coronary vessels to restore the heart muscle wall. Lowers cholesterol. Good for nervous conditions like insomnia. Aids digestion. Relieves abdominal distention and diarrhea, food stagnation, abdominal tumors and is good for dropsy.”
HerbWisdom.com reports that it is even used in modern Chinese medicine for the treatment of hepatitis. There you have it: a miracle in a berry.
Full details of the herbal entry are available here: http://www.herbwisdom.com/herb-hawthorn-berry.html.