God provides just what we need each day. Not enough for tomorrow, usually, but honey-sweet nourishment for this day.
I'm the type who thinks a lot about tomorrow. I'm a worrier. But what I need to do is to learn that there's going to be manna tomorrow, too. God gives us our daily bread each day.
verse 29, "Bear in mind that the Lord has given you the Sabbath."
Rest is a gift. The manna was a gift. God is a generous giver. He gives because He loves us so much.
It is very easy for me to get so caught up in the day to day activities of my life to miss the incredible gifts of God - Kelli, Caleb, Abby, the people of Charter Oak Church, our house, my health. The list goes on and on, it is all too easy to miss the love of God in the simple gifts that He gives.
I am sure the Israelites couldn't see the gift of love in the manna. They couldn't see the need for obedience in the gathering of the manna. And yet, God was providing exactly what they needed, when they needed it. God was saying - trust me.
Taking the Sabbath is a way that I say to God that I am trusting Him to take care of things. Not getting anxious with all of the details of life is my way of trusting God.
I thank God today for His love and His provision in my life.
Verse 1 - "The Israelite community set out from Elim and came to the Desert of Sin..."
I found the name of the place very interesting....it is here where the Israelites will become inpatient with God and think they were better off in their old way of life.
How often do we have thoughts (or actions) of turning away from our salvation, because we think our old way of life (sin) was easier and happier? It is so easy to read these accounts of the Israelites, and later of the Disciples; and think "how stupid they are for turning away from God who is meeting their every need"?
I am so much like these people. I have God's blessings all around me, yet there are times I seek things of my old way of life instead of focusing on the joy of my salvation.
"Father, please forgive me for my disobedience. I am so thankful for all of the ways you guide and touch my life. I want to change my ways...change my focus...and treasure daily the joy of my salvation through your Son, Jesus."
Charter Oak Church is a family of Jesus followers who want to reach out to those who are searching and equip believers to become fully devoted followers of Jesus.
God provides just what we need each day. Not enough for tomorrow, usually, but honey-sweet nourishment for this day.
ReplyDeleteI'm the type who thinks a lot about tomorrow. I'm a worrier. But what I need to do is to learn that there's going to be manna tomorrow, too. God gives us our daily bread each day.
verse 29, "Bear in mind that the Lord has given you the Sabbath."
ReplyDeleteRest is a gift. The manna was a gift. God is a generous giver. He gives because He loves us so much.
It is very easy for me to get so caught up in the day to day activities of my life to miss the incredible gifts of God - Kelli, Caleb, Abby, the people of Charter Oak Church, our house, my health. The list goes on and on, it is all too easy to miss the love of God in the simple gifts that He gives.
I am sure the Israelites couldn't see the gift of love in the manna. They couldn't see the need for obedience in the gathering of the manna. And yet, God was providing exactly what they needed, when they needed it. God was saying - trust me.
Taking the Sabbath is a way that I say to God that I am trusting Him to take care of things. Not getting anxious with all of the details of life is my way of trusting God.
I thank God today for His love and His provision in my life.
Exodus 16:15 "When the Israelites saw it, they said to each other, "What is it?" For they did not know what it was."
ReplyDeleteHMMM... the footnote told me that "manna" means "what is it?" How often do I NOT recognize the gift. I am going to think about that today.
Lord, help me to remember to look for and recognize all of your good gifts today.
Verse 1 - "The Israelite community set out from Elim and came to the Desert of Sin..."
ReplyDeleteI found the name of the place very interesting....it is here where the Israelites will become inpatient with God and think they were better off in their old way of life.
How often do we have thoughts (or actions) of turning away from our salvation, because we think our old way of life (sin) was easier and happier? It is so easy to read these accounts of the Israelites, and later of the Disciples; and think "how stupid they are for turning away from God who is meeting their every need"?
I am so much like these people. I have God's blessings all around me, yet there are times I seek things of my old way of life instead of focusing on the joy of my salvation.
"Father, please forgive me for my disobedience. I am so thankful for all of the ways you guide and touch my life. I want to change my ways...change my focus...and treasure daily the joy of my salvation through your Son, Jesus."