Gathering Manna

“Give us this day our daily bread…” Matthew 6:11

When the children of Israel became hungry in the wilderness they grumbled to Moses who went before God on their behalf. The Lord sent His manna from heaven each and every morning in response to their needs. Each morning they would awake, come out of their tents and find wafer like food for their consumption on the ground. There was enough for that day alone.

God’s instructions for the Israelites were to gather the manna each morning to fill a certain measurement according to God. Each person’s measurement was perfect for their individual need. If they gathered more than what was needed, by the next morning it was ruined. If they did not gather their manna for the day it would be spoiled by the following morning. He only allowed them to enjoy what was a sufficient amount for that day.

How true is this for us today when we are traveling through adversity. I take great comfort in knowing that God provides a certain amount of mercy and grace for me which He sets aside every day of my life. It matches my need and provision for that day alone. As Matthew 6:34 states, ‘I do not have to worry about tomorrow for tomorrow will take care of itself. Each day has enough challenges of its own.’ God only considers today so why shouldn’t we follow.

When you are going through adversity and looking at tomorrow you are most likely looking through the eyes of fear. Ask God to keep your sights on today and rest on His promise that His provisions are sufficient for your needs. God’s mercy and grace is always lying on the ground each morning for us to gather. When we do not claim the daily provision from God, we have allowed God’s mercy to ‘spoil upon the ground.’

Are you gathering your morning manna?