Morning Manna by Rufus Parker - 2026 April 16

Which Is Better

“How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!” (Proverbs 16:16)

Today’s Morsel: I hate it when I am sitting in the chair in the optometrist’s office and she’s flipping the button asking me, which is better, 1 or 2? 3 or 4? Sometimes I will say, “They are the same.” Just to throw her off.  Solomon says how much better is it to get wisdom than gold! And to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver. He’s saying which one is better. Which one of the two do you think is better for your life. Which one do you think is going to provide you with what you need in the long run. Some folks would choose the gold and silver rather than wisdom and understanding. Scripture says, “For wisdom is a defence, and money is a defence: but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom giveth life to them that have it.” (Ecclesiastes 7:12) He says that wisdom is superior to money because it provides spiritual and practical life-giving benefits that wealth cannot, such as longevity or quality of life. He also emphasizes that while money is useful, it is not a substitute for the life-preserving power of wisdom. So, which is better for you?

Sing: How lovely is your dwelling place, Oh God Almighty, for my soul longs and even faints for You; one thing I ask that I might see Your beauty, to find the place where Your glory dwells.

Better is one day in Your courts, better is one day in your house, better is one day in your courts than thousands elsewhere. Better is one day in Your courts, better is one day in your house, better is one day in your courts than thousands elsewhere, than thousands elsewhere. 

Thought For Today: “Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.” (Proverbs 4:7)

Morning Manna by Rufus Parker - 2026 April 15

Disappointed Purposes

“Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.” (Proverbs 15:22)

Today’s Morsel: The Bible tells us that without counsel our intention and plans can fail and cause us disappointment. We should not be afraid to ask a godly counselor, friend, or mentor, for their advice when it comes to our plans. Keeping in mind that these are people who we oftentimes trust and they have our best interest at heart. Your friends and mentors can often see things in your plans that you may not have considered or the person you may be thinking about getting involved with. Jesus said: “For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it? Lest haply, after he hath laid the foundation, and is not able to finish it, all that behold it begin to mock him, Saying, This man began to build, and was not able to finish. Or what king, going to make war against another king, sitteth not down first, and consulteth whether he be able with ten thousand to meet him that cometh against him with twenty thousand? Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sendeth an ambassage, and desireth conditions of peace.” (Luke 14:28-32) You need others to provide you with advice so that you do not look like a fool and or you end up in a bad situation.  When you allow counselors to assist you with your goals and plans, they will be established.

Sing: I have found a friend in Jesus, He everything to me, He’s the fairest of ten thousand to my soul; ‘The Lily of the Valley’ in Him alone I see, all I need to cleanse and make me fully whole. In sorrow He’s my comfort, in trouble He’s my stay, He tells me, every care on Him to roll; He’s the “Lily of the Valley, the Bright and Morning Star,” He’s the fairest of ten thousand to my soul.

Thought For Today: Purposes are only disappointed when you try to be the Lone Ranger.

Morning Manna by Rufus Parker - 2026 April 14

True and False Witnesses

“Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit. A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire. Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.” (Matthew 7:15-20)

Today’s Morsel: Are you able to discern false witnesses of Jesus from the true ones? Jesus said that you would know them by their fruits. Paul enlightens us to what fruit came with the Spirit. “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.” (Galatians 5:22-23) So your measuring stick is to look for these traits in the life of those who say that they are Christians and witnesses for Christ. The writer of Proverbs tells us: “A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies.” (Proverbs 14:25) A true witness of Jesus is going to tell you the truth of God’s word and bring it to you in love. A true witness wants to see you saved. They want to see you free from sin, confusion, and they want to see you free from living without hope, peace, and joy in your life. A true witness know that Jesus came to give us life and that more abundantly. The Prophet Isaiah presents those witnesses of Jesus by says:“Therefore my people shall know my name: therefore they shall know in that day that I am he that doth speak: behold, it is I. How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth!” (Isaiah 52:6-7) God’s true witnesses will bring you peace and show you the salvation of the Lord. “Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do? Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call. And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation. Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.” (Acts 2:37-42)

Sing: I’m so glad that Jesus lifted me, I’m so glad that Jesus lifted me, I’m so glad that Jesus lifted me, I’m singing glory hallelujah, Jesus lifted me.

Thought For Today: “There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe.” (John 1:6-7)

Morning Manna by Rufus Parker - 2026 April 13

No More Sacrifices For Sin

“Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;) And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins,” (Hebrews 10:23-26)

Today’s Morsel: One of the things about scripture is that sometimes they can be misunderstood as to the meaning of what is being said. The Book of Hebrews uses the word “better” nine times, and the words “let us” eleven times.  This book, according to scholars, was written primarily to those Hebrew Christians who had converted from Judaism to Christianity. And now these new converts were in constant danger of relapsing back into Judaism due to outside pressure and persecution. And some, like some today, were starting to fall away. However, the writer wanted them to know, as well as us, that if they went back to their old way of life, and back into the world, there is no more sacrifice for sin. He wanted them to know that Jesus Christ was the end to the ceremonial law for bringing an animal as a sacrifice for sins. And if they sinned willingly, that there were no more sacrifices under the Old Testament law to remove or forgive their sin. The only thing that they, and we can do, is return to Jesus Christ for the remission and forgiveness of our sin. But if they, and we, choose to walk away, and if Jesus should return, or we die while we are in the world in our sins, then our destination is eternal damnation. So, they were being encouraged to stay and live in this new Christian lifestyle which they had received, as Jesus Christ is now the only one that can forgive everyone of their sins.

Sing: I came to Jesus weary worn and sad; He took my sins away; He took my sins away. And now on Him, I roll my every care. He took my sins away.

He took my sins away, He took my sins away, and He keeps me singing every day, I’m so glad He took my sins away, He took my sins away.

Thought For Today: Only a fool plays Russian Roulette with their life. 

Morning Manna by Rufus Parker - 2026 April 11

The Blood Still Works

“And almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding of blood is no remission.” (Hebrews 9:22)

Today’s Morsel: When some folks read scripture in the Old Testament, they are taken aback of the use of blood by the priest for the cleansing and the forgiveness of one’s sin. God told Moses the purpose and reason for the blood: “For the life of the flesh is in the blood: and I have given it to you upon the altar to make an atonement for your souls: for it is the blood that maketh an atonement for the soul.” (Leviticus 17:11) It is the blood that makes reparation, restitution, and atonement for the soul. The atonement means it is what repairs the breach between God and man for man’s sins. When we sin, we need something to bridge the gap and bring us back into a right relationship with God. And so, God used blood. In the Old Testament, He used the blood of animals. But in the New Testament, Jesus became the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sins of the whole world. When He shed His blood on Calvary, it ended the need for the blood of animals. Now Christ’s blood is for the sins of the whole world. If you seek forgiveness for your sin, the blood of Jesus Christ still works. It is not like the blood of bulls and goats which was symbolic of that which was to come and was temporary. The blood of Jesus Christ has the power to cleanse forever. If you need forgiveness of your sins today, the blood of Jesus stills works.

Sing: There is power, power, wonder working power in the blood, of the Lamb, There is power, power, wonder working power in the precious blood of the Lamb.

Thought For Today: Keep the blood over your door post!   

Morning Manna by Rufus Parker - 2026 April 10

Walking In Truth

“He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked.” (1 John 2:6)

Today’s Morsel: One of the first lessons that a soldier is taught is that of how to march/walk. They learn to step off on the correct foot first. Did you get that? You must learn to step off on the correct foot first. If a soldier steps off on the wrong foot, he can cause others to stumble, fall, and make the formation seem like a bunch of confused soldiers who do not know what they are doing. By stepping off on the correct foot, soldiers can march in unison. As Christians we must learn how to walk correctly. Paul told the church at Ephesus: “See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.” (Ephesians 5:15-16) In a world where there are so many distractions, Satan is trying to trip you up. As a believer, you must learn to be alert and walk assuredly, you must walk circumspectly. We must walk in truth. John reminds us: “He that saith he is in the light, and hateth his brother, is in darkness even until now. He that loveth his brother abideth in the light, and there is none occasion of stumbling in him.” (1 John 2:9-10) Stay in the light and you won’t fall, but you will walk in truth. Because the word is both light and truth.

Sing: Lord, I can’t even walk without You holding my hand, the mountain’s too high, and the valley’s too wide. Down on my knees, that’s where I learn to stand; and I can’t even walk without You holding my hand.

Thought For Today: “This I say then, walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.” (Galatians 5:16)

Morning Manna by Rufus Parker - 2026 April 9

Follow The Instructions

“Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.” (Proverbs 9:9)

Today’s Morsel: Do you ever wonder why companies place instructions inside of the box of the items that you purchase? First, it is for safety reasons. They don’t want you to put something together or start to use something incorrectly that could cause you hurt or could be a safety hazard to you. Second, they want you to know how your product works so that you will not become frustrated with it. Third, they want you to put it together correctly and use it correctly so that others will see its beauty and will want to purchase one, too. And fourth, they want you to know how to troubleshoot it should it stop working correctly.  But sad to say, most folks will not follow the instructions. The instructions in the word of God serve some of the same purposes. Remember, the word of God is sharp as a two-edged sword. If used incorrectly, you can hurt yourself and someone else. There are many people today with wounds that they received by others by incorrect use of God’s word. And even some of them have wounded themself with it. Solomon states: “Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.” (Proverbs 9:9) A wise person does not react with pride to correction, training, tutoring, direction, and directives. They welcome it. Knowing that there is always more to learn. I have come to realize that we live our entire life as students just learning at different levels. And sometimes we are required to repeat the same lessons to ensure that we fully understand truth from error and right from wrong. So don’t reject instructions, you are not the smartest knife in the drawer. And we all need sharpening from time to time.  

Sing: Show me the way, that I must walk with You. Show me the way, that I might be like You. The cry of my heart is to know You more, to live with the power of your hand, stronger each day, showing me Your way.

Thought For Today: “We live our entire life, as students, just learning at different levels (Parker).

Morning Manna by Rufus Parker - 2026 April 8

Looking For Love In All the Wrong Places

“Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near:” (Isaiah 55:6)

Today’s Morsel: If you are a baby boomer, then you have probably heard that old country and western song entitled, “Looking For Love In All The Wrong Places.” Everyone wants to be loved. But sad to say, some folks keep looking for that love in all the wrong places. The first commandment that God gave to the children of Isreal was, “Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD: And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might.” (Deuteronomy 6:4-5). When Jesus was asked by the lawyer which commandment was the greatest, Jesus answered him “Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself.” (Luke 10:27) So are you looking for love in all the wrong places? Scripture states: “I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.” (Proverbs 8:17) God is love (1 John 4:7).  Therefore, if we want to find true love, then you must seek after and for Him (Jesus), as He is love, and He is an everlasting love that will never fail you nor forsake you. The place you need to look for His love is in His Word. And once you find it, you must hide it in your heart and allow it to draw you closer to Him. For only Jesus can satisfy your soul.

Sing: I am so glad that Jesus loves me, Jesus loves me, Jesus loves me; I am so glad that Jesus loves me, that Jesus loves even me. 

Thought For Today: “The LORD hath appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee.” (Jeremiah 31:3)

Morning Manna by Rufus Parker - 2026 April 7

The Waters of Afflictions

“Deep calleth unto deep at the noise of thy waterspouts: all thy waves and thy billows are gone over me. Yet the LORD will command his lovingkindness in the daytime, and in the night his song shall be with me, and my prayer unto the God of my life.” (Psalms 42:7-8)

Today’s Morsel: One of the things we must learn at an early stage in our walk with Christ is not to lose hope in the waters of afflictions. The Lord said through the prophet Isaiah: “But now thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine. When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee. For I am the LORD thy God, the Holy One of Israel, thy Saviour: …” (Isaiah 43:1-3) God said I will be with you, and the waters aren’t going to overflow you. The disciples of Jesus were starting to lose hope when they found themselves in the middle of the sea in the storm. Scripture says that they questioned Jesus whether He cared if they perished? When the 276 on board the ship with Paul as they sailed to Rome encountered a storm called Eucrolydon, Luke said that after 14 days when there was neither sun nor moon or stars that appeared, all hope that they should be saved was taken away (Acts 27:13-20) When you find yourself in the waters of afflictions, you must retain your faith. Without faith you cannot please God. Sometimes the afflictions may be what is testing and proving your faith. For the fruit of the spirit to grown and reproduce in your life, it sometimes must face the harsh weather and storms that comes its way to help strengthen it. David said that the Lord will command His lovingkindness in the daytime, and that his song and prayer would be to the God of his life in the night. Hang in there and don’t lose hope. He that will come will come. God will make a way for you.

Sing: Though the storms keep on raging in my life, and sometimes it’s hard to tell the night from day; Still the hope that lies within is reassured, as I keep my eyes upon the distant shore, I know He’ll lead, me safely to that blessed place He has prepared. But if the storm don’t cease, and just in case the wind keeps on blowing in my life, my soul has been anchored in the Lord.

Thought For Today: If Jesus isn’t worried about the boat sinking, why are you?

Morning Manna by Rufus Parker - 2026 April 6

Divine Protection

“They that trust in the LORD shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abideth for ever. As the mountains are round about Jerusalem, so the LORD is round about his people from henceforth even for ever.” (Psalms 125:1-2)

Today’s Morsel: We are promised divine protection and safety when we put our trust in the Lord. God will never leave us nor forsake us. The psalmist also tells us: “He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust. Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence. He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler. Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day; Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday. A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee.” (Psalms 91:1-7) If we stay close to Jesus and walk in His ways, we can put our enemies to flight and stand tall against any giant we face. 

Sing: Keep me close to the side of my Savior and Guide, let me never in darkness roam. Keep my path free from wrath and my soul satisfied.  Fill my way every day with love.

Fill my way every day with love, as I walk with the heavenly Dove; Let me go all the while with a song and a smile.  Fill my way everyday with love.

Thought For Today: “Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.” (Luke 12:32)

Morning Manna by Rufus Parker - 2026 April 4

Why Are You Seeking the Living Among the Dead?

“Now upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came unto the sepulchre, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain others with them. And they found the stone rolled away from the sepulchre. And they entered in, and found not the body of the Lord Jesus. And it came to pass, as they were much perplexed thereabout, behold, two men stood by them in shining garments: And as they were afraid, and bowed down their faces to the earth, they said unto them, Why seek ye the living among the dead? He is not here, but is risen: remember how he spake unto you when he was yet in Galilee, Saying, The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again.” (Luke 24:1-7)

Today’s Morsel: To their amazement and surprise, when the ladies went to the tomb the first day of the week, they found the stone was rolled away from the grave where they had buried Jesus. They went inside and did not see the body of Jesus there. But they saw two men who stood by them in shining garments. The men asked them why they were seeking the living among the dead? And they told them, “He is not here but is risen.”  It had gone over their heads when Jesus had told them, “Destroy this temple and in three days I will raise it up again.”  Jesus Christ is not dead, He is alive. So stop looking for Him where the dead are.  Paul tells us, “Now if Christ be preached that he rose from the dead, how say some among you that there is no resurrection of the dead? But if there be no resurrection of the dead, then is Christ not risen: And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain. Yea, and we are found false witnesses of God; because we have testified of God that he raised up Christ: whom he raised not up, if so be that the dead rise not. For if the dead rise not, then is not Christ raised: And if Christ be not raised, your faith is vain; ye are yet in your sins. Then they also which are fallen asleep in Christ are perished. If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable. But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept.” (1 Corinthians 15:12-20) Don’t live in misery, one day we are going to rise and be with Him. 

Sing: Alive, Alive, Alive forever more, my Jesus is alive, alive forever more.  Alive, alive, alive forever more, my Jesus is alive. Sing hallelujah, sing hallelujah, my Jesus is alive. Alive forever more, sing hallelujah, sing hallelujah, my Jesus is alive.

Thought For Today: “Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.” (1 Corinthians 15:51-52) 

Morning Manna by Rufus Parker - 2026 April 3

Whatever My Lot

“Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder. And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and very heavy. Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me. And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt. And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour? Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. He went away again the second time, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it, thy will be done. And he came and found them asleep again: for their eyes were heavy. And he left them, and went away again, and prayed the third time, saying the same words. Then cometh he to his disciples, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and take your rest: behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners. Rise, let us be going: behold, he is at hand that doth betray me.” (Matthew 26:36-46)

Today’s Morsel:  Weary and worn, the disciples had spent much time following Jesus and trying to understand their mission. Little did they know, even though Jesus had told them, that His hour drew nigh. But they would not believe nor could they understand that anyone would want to take the life of Jesus Christ, a man who went about healing and doing good to all. But in life, we find, that it is usually this type people that the enemy desires to destroy more than any other. Jesus, knowing that the scripture must be fulfilled, went into the Garden of Gethsemane to pray. He took with Him what some would call His inner circle, Peter, James, and John. And He asked them to watch with Him while He went yonder to prayer. As we read, we see that the disciples were tired and fell asleep leaving Him all alone in His hour of need. But as Jesus prayed that the cup would pass from Him, after the third time at prayer while His disciples slept, He stated: Nevertheless, not my will, but Thy will be done.When you get to the point of nevertheless, this must also be your prayer also, whatever is my lot for Your glory then let it be.

Sing: When peace like a river attendeth my way, when sorrow like sea billows roll; whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say, “It is well, it is well with my soul.” 

Thought For Today: Death doesn’t have any power over you if you’ve been born again. So accept what lot Jesus sends your way.

Morning Manna by Rufus Parker - 2026 April 2

The Coming King of Zion

“Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass.” (Zechariah 9:9)

Today’s Morsel: Every Prophet of the Old Testament prophesied the coming of the Lord. Zechariah prophesied: “Behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass.” (Zechariah 9:9) He tells us how our King would come and bring us salvation, humble and riding on a donkey. David prophesied: “This is the generation of them that seek him, that seek thy face, O Jacob. Selah. Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in. Who is this King of glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle. Lift up your heads, O ye gates; even lift them up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in. Who is this King of glory? The LORD of hosts, he is the King of glory. Selah.” (Psalms 24:6-10)  The apostle Matthew enlightens us with these words: “And when they drew nigh unto Jerusalem, and were come to Bethphage, unto the mount of Olives, then sent Jesus two disciples, Saying unto them, Go into the village over against you, and straightway ye shall find an ass tied, and a colt with her: loose them, and bring them unto me. And if any man say ought unto you, ye shall say, The Lord hath need of them; and straightway he will send them. All this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying, Tell ye the daughter of Sion, Behold, thy King cometh unto thee, meek, and sitting upon an ass, and a colt the foal of an ass. And the disciples went, and did as Jesus commanded them, And brought the ass, and the colt, and put on them their clothes, and they set him thereon. And a very great multitude spread their garments in the way; others cut down branches from the trees, and strawed them in the way. And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna to the Son of David: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest. And when he was come into Jerusalem, all the city was moved, saying, Who is this? And the multitude said, This is Jesus the prophet of Nazareth of Galilee.” (Matthew 21:1-11) And the apostle Paul enlightens us with these words: “So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation.” (Hebrews 9:28)Are you looking for your King’s coming?

Sing: Oh, my brother, are you ready for the call? To crown your Savior King and Lord of all. The kingdoms of this world shall soon before Him fall; We shall see the King when He comes.

We shall see the King, we shall see the King, we shall see the King when He comes. He’s coming in His power; we’ll hail the blessed hour. We shall see the King when He comes.

Thought For Today: “Behold, I will send my messenger, and he shall prepare the way before me: and the Lord, whom ye seek, shall suddenly come to his temple, even the messenger of the covenant, whom ye delight in: behold, he shall come, saith the LORD of hosts.” (Malachi 3:1)

Morning Manna by Rufus Parker - 2026 April 1

Whose Report Will You Believe

“Who hath believed our report? and to whom is the arm of the LORD revealed? For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant, and as a root out of a dry ground: he hath no form nor comeliness; and when we shall see him, there is no beauty that we should desire him. He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and we hid as it were our faces from him; he was despised, and we esteemed him not. Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all. He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth: he is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so he openeth not his mouth. He was taken from prison and from judgment: and who shall declare his generation? for he was cut off out of the land of the living: for the transgression of my people was he stricken. And he made his grave with the wicked, and with the rich in his death; because he had done no violence, neither was any deceit in his mouth.” (Isaiah 53:1-9)

Today’s Morsel: The Prophet Isaiah questioned, ‘Who hath believed our report, and to whom is the arm of the Lord revealed?’ When Philip was sent by the angel into the desert to meet an Ethiopian Eunuch, under Candence the Queen, and the Spirit of the Lord drew him unto the chariot, he heard the man reading from the book of Isaiah. Philip asked him if he understood what he was reading. The Eunuch replied, “How can I except some man should guide me.” “The place of the scripture which he read was this, He was led as a sheep to the slaughter; and like a lamb dumb before his shearer, so opened he not his mouth: In his humiliation his judgment was taken away: and who shall declare his generation? for his life is taken from the earth. And the eunuch answered Philip, and said, I pray thee, of whom speaketh the prophet this? of himself, or of some other man? Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and preached unto him Jesus. And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized? And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him. And when they were come up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught away Philip, that the eunuch saw him no more: and he went on his way rejoicing.” (Acts 8:32-39) Once the Eunuch believed Philip’s report and saw his need, he was baptized. Isaiah prophesied that Jesus would be led as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep dumb before his shearer he would not open his mouth.  This all pointed to the death of Jesus Christ. And his death, burial, and resurrection, would be done for you and me and the whole world. Whose report will you believe?

Sing: He was wounded for our transgressions. He was bruised for our iniquity. Surely, He borne all our sorrows, and by His stripes we are healed.

Thought For Today: “But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Esaias saith, Lord, who hath believed our report?” (Romans 10:16)

Morning Manna by Rufus Parker - 2026 March 31

Life’s Lessons

“It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statutes.” (Psalms 119:71)

Today’s Morsel: Sometimes the trials, troubles, and disappointments that we go through may be designed to teach us some lessons in life as every decision and action we take has consequences. Most folks like to blame others for their trials, troubles, and disappointments. Paul told the church at Philippi that if he lived in the flesh, that’s going to be his labor. We cannot expect good things to come from us walking and operating in our flesh. As the flesh is enmity against God. If we want to see good things in life, then we must walk in the Spirit so that we do not fulfill the lust of our flesh. Life’s lessons come in all types, shapes, and sizes. The psalmist states that it had been good for him to be afflicted, that he might learn the statues of God. Hardship and suffering can serve a good purpose. They can teach us and deepen our understanding and obedience to God’s laws and word. Afflictions can serve as a teacher to lead us toward God’s ways, whereas comfort just might lead us astray. Through hardships, we learn patience, faith, and obedience. In writing to the church at Rome, Paul states: “And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; And patience, experience; and experience, hope: And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.” (Romans 5:3-5) Peter told the church: “Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy. If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified. But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men's matters. Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf. For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God?” (1 Peter 4:12-17) God just seems to have a way to get us back on track!

Sing: I know the Lord will make a way for me, I know the Lord will make a way for me; if I live a holy life, shun the wrong and do the right; I know the Lord will make a way for me.   

Thought For Today: “Wherefore let them that suffer according to the will of God commit the keeping of their souls to him in well doing, as unto a faithful Creator.” (1 Peter 4:19)

Morning Manna by Rufus Parker - 2026 March 30

Life’s Purpose

“And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD. And the people answered and said, God forbid that we should forsake the LORD, to serve other gods; For the LORD our God, he it is that brought us up and our fathers out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage, and which did those great signs in our sight, and preserved us in all the way wherein we went, and among all the people through whom we passed: And the LORD drave out from before us all the people, even the Amorites which dwelt in the land: therefore will we also serve the LORD; for he is our God. And Joshua said unto the people, Ye cannot serve the LORD: for he is an holy God; he is a jealous God; he will not forgive your transgressions nor your sins. If ye forsake the LORD, and serve strange gods, then he will turn and do you hurt, and consume you, after that he hath done you good. And the people said unto Joshua, Nay; but we will serve the LORD.” (Joshua 24:15-21)

Today’s Morsel: If for no other reason, you were created to serve the Lord. Nothing ought to be able to remove that purpose from your life. As Jesus said, For without me you can do nothing. We need God and we need to serve Him. If you will stop and consider, you will see that God has been good to you. God has provided for you. And He has never forsaken you nor left you alone. Know your purpose is to serve Him. Joshua told the people to choose whom they were going to serve. He said, If you are not going to serve God, then choose whom you are going to serve. As Phil Driscoll sang, “You are gonna have to serve somebody. It might be devil and it might be the Lord, but you are gonna have to serve somebody.” Paul told the elders at Ephesus: “And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus, and called the elders of the church. And when they were come to him, he said unto them, Ye know, from the first day that I came into Asia, after what manner I have been with you at all seasons, Serving the Lord with all humility of mind, and with many tears, and temptations, which befell me by the lying in wait of the Jews: And how I kept back nothing that was profitable unto you, but have shewed you, and have taught you publickly, and from house to house, Testifying both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks, repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ. And now, behold, I go bound in the spirit unto Jerusalem, not knowing the things that shall befall me there: Save that the Holy Ghost witnesseth in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions abide me. But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.” (Acts 20:17-24)Have you decided whom you are going to serve? What are you going to do with the life that Jesus has given you? You’ve got to serve somebody!  The choice is yours to make.  As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.  

Sing: I want to live the way He wants me to live; I want to give until there’s just no more to give; I want to love, love till there’s just no more love; I could never, never out love the Lord.

Thought For Today: How long halt ye between two opinions?

Morning Manna by Rufus Parker - 2026 March 28

Hold Your Tongue

“Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.” (Proverbs 17:28)

Today’s Morsel: Scripture tells us that Pilate marveled that Jesus did not say a word against the people that were accusing Him, nor say a word for His release. James tells us that the tongue is the unruliest member of our body. “Behold, we put bits in the horses' mouths, that they may obey us; and we turn about their whole body. Behold also the ships, which though they be so great, and are driven of fierce winds, yet are they turned about with a very small helm, whithersoever the governor listeth. Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth! And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire of hell. For every kind of beasts, and of birds, and of serpents, and of things in the sea, is tamed, and hath been tamed of mankind: But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison. Therewith bless we God, even the Father; and therewith curse we men, which are made after the similitude of God. Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be. Doth a fountain send forth at the same place sweet water and bitter? Can the fig tree, my brethren, bear olive berries? either a vine, figs? so can no fountain both yield salt water and fresh.” (James 3:3-12)  James highlights for us that our tongue if full of deadly poison and we need to learn how to control it so that it does not get out of hand and cause us trouble. Solomon tells us that death and life are in the power of the tongue. What we say and how we say it can cause us and others death or life.  And David asks of us, “What man is he that desireth life, and loveth many days, that he may see good? Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile.” (Psalms 34:12-13) Don’t allow your mouth to speak evil.  If you desire a good and productive life, learn how to hold your tongue.

Sing: Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in Thy sight, O’ God. 

Thought For Today: There is always a time to keep silent and a time to speak.

Morning Manna by Rufus Parker - 2026 March 27

Petty Excuses

“Moreover he said, I am the God of thy father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. And Moses hid his face; for he was afraid to look upon God. And the LORD said, I have surely seen the affliction of my people which are in Egypt, and have heard their cry by reason of their taskmasters; for I know their sorrows; And I am come down to deliver them out of the hand of the Egyptians, and to bring them up out of that land unto a good land and a large, unto a land flowing with milk and honey; unto the place of the Canaanites, and the Hittites, and the Amorites, and the Perizzites, and the Hivites, and the Jebusites. Now therefore, behold, the cry of the children of Israel is come unto me: and I have also seen the oppression wherewith the Egyptians oppress them. Come now therefore, and I will send thee unto Pharaoh, that thou mayest bring forth my people the children of Israel out of Egypt. And Moses said unto God, Who am I, that I should go unto Pharaoh, and that I should bring forth the children of Israel out of Egypt?” (Exodus 3:6-11)

Today’s Morsel: How is it that some folks can say that they are born-again, have the Holy Spirit, and yet seem to find excuses for why they cannot do what they are being asked to do for the Kingdom of God? I mean, some folks seem to maintain a pocket full of excuses. As soon as they are asked to do something in the church, they seem to have already anticipated being asked, and so they have their excuse ready. When God met Moses at the burning bush and told him that He would send him to Egypt to lead His people out, Moses went into the excuse mode. He said, Who am I, that I should go unto Pharaoh, and that I should bring forth the children of Israel. Moses wanted God to know that He was a nobody to be sent to Pharaoh. He told God that he was not eloquent in speech, and he may have also said that he was too old, since he was now approaching 80. When God asks us to do something for others and His Kingdom, He’s not looking for an excuse why we can’t do it. He’s looking for commitment and faithfulness to go do what He’s asking. One of the things that I have learned about excuses is that they will soon turn your heart into unbelief. And all unbelief is sin. Empty your pocket of excuses and instead fill it with faith and willingness to serve.

Sing: Here I am Lord, here I am, I give all myself to You, here I am. Here I am Lord, here I am, let Your Spirit work through me, here I am.

Thought For Today: Don’t be like Adam and blame Eve for your sin.

Morning Manna by Rufus Parker - 2026 March 26

Daily Duty

“Be merciful unto me, O Lord: for I cry unto thee daily.” (Psalms 86:3)

Today’s Morsel: For every Christian, there are some things which ought to be a part of your daily duty. And three of those things are prayer, reading the word, and giving thanks. The psalmist said that he cries unto the Lord daily. Prayer is your communication with God. We need to talk to God daily. Prayer must become a habit that you instill in your life. As the old saying goes, seven days with prayer makes one weak. We must read the word of God daily. Scripture tells us in the book of Nehemiah: “And all the congregation of them that were come again out of the captivity made booths, and sat under the booths: for since the days of Jeshua the son of Nun unto that day had not the children of Israel done so. And there was very great gladness. Also day by day, from the first day unto the last day, he read in the book of the law of God. And they kept the feast seven days; and on the eighth day was a solemn assembly, according unto the manner.” (Nehemiah 8:17-18) Also the word tells us in Acts 17: “And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Berea: who coming thither went into the synagogue of the Jews. These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.” (Acts 17:10-11) You need to search the scriptures daily to see if the things that are being told and preached to you are true. False doctrine and false teachings are on the rise.  And we are told to give thanks in everything for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. You must have a heart of gratitude. Life is too short not to be thankful. Scripture tells us that God gave the people over to a reprobate mind: Why? “Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened. Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools, And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things.” (Romans 1:21-23) They were not thankful. Part of your daily duty is to know Him, and to make Him known. Build these habits in your daily life, and you will be stronger in your walk with the Lord.  

Sing: Every day with Jesus, is sweeter than the day before, every day with Jesus, I love Him, more and more. Jesus saves and He keeps me, He’s the One I’m living for. Every day with Jesus, is sweeter than the day before.

Thought For Today: “But exhort one another daily, while it is called Today; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin.” (Hebrews 3:13)

Morning Manna by Rufus Parker - 2026 March 25

How Much Scripture Do You Have Stored Up?

“Behold, the days come, saith the Lord GOD, that I will send a famine in the land, not a famine of bread, nor a thirst for water, but of hearing the words of the LORD: And they shall wander from sea to sea, and from the north even to the east, they shall run to and fro to seek the word of the LORD, and shall not find it.” (Amos 8:11-12)

Today’s Morsel: One of the things that I have learned over the years about scripture is if you do not hide it in your heart, you will soon forget what it says and after a while you will start to lose interest in it. But when you memorize it, study it, and apply it to your heart, you are less likely to be depressed, stressed, and worried about things. God wants us to know His Word. Jesus often chided the religious leaders for not knowing what the scriptures said. They were trying to find fault with Jesus, for His teachings and the miracles that He did, and Jesus was chastising them for not know the scriptures. “Then said they unto him, Where is thy Father? Jesus answered, Ye neither know me, nor my Father: if ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also.” (John 8:19) If they would have known the scriptures, they would have known who He was. Scripture says that there is coming a day that God will send a famine in the land, not a famine for bread or water, but of hearing the words of the Lord. I don’t know about you, but as a Christian, I need to hear the Word of God daily. This Word has become a shield and protection for me. It has helped me through the tough times in my life. It has given my peace and stability when everything else around me is in chaos. Your Spiritual bank account, in your mind, ought to be filled with the Word of God. So that when you need it, it is there. Start to learn it now, so that when the famine comes, you will not be without.

Sing: Tell me the story of Jesus, write on my heart every word. Tell me the story most precious, more precious than ever was heard. Tell how the angels in chorus, sang as they welcomed His birth. Glory to God in the highest, peace and goodwill to men on earth.

Thought For Today: “Stablish thy word unto thy servant, who is devoted to thy fear.” (Psalms 119:38)

Morning Manna by Rufus Parker - 2026 March 24

The Power of Humility

“By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life.” (Proverbs 22:4)

Today’s Morsel: One of the worst things that can happen to a Christian is that they lose their love for humility. Paul told the church at Philippi: “Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.” (Philippians 2:5-11) He said that Jesus humbled himself. Even though He was God manifested in flesh, He still maintained a heart of humility. Peter tells us: “Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble. Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:” (1 Peter 5:5-6) So how do we clothe ourselves with humility? We must adopt an attitude of selflessness, servanthood, and meekness. We must remain abase and we must elevate others. We must recognize our dependance upon God rather than ourselves. We must shed ourselves of all pride, self-importance and let Christ rein and rule in our lives. Scripture tells us that God hates pride, but He gives grace to the humble. You don’t need to elevate yourself, let God be the One who does the elevating. 

Sing: Take this offering that I bring, Humbly I fall on my knees; to proclaim You’re everything. My life’s nothing without You, take my hand and lead me through, You are my sustaining love. I live to worship You. I live to worship You.

Here I am worshipping You, with all I am, worshipping You, bowing down in spirit and truth, with lifted hands, here I am worshipping. 

Thought For Today: “Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.” (Proverbs 16:19)

Morning Manna by Rufus Parker - 2026 March 23

Don’t Stop Praying

“In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz came unto him, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Set thine house in order: for thou shalt die, and not live. Then Hezekiah turned his face toward the wall, and prayed unto the LORD, And said, Remember now, O LORD, I beseech thee, how I have walked before thee in truth and with a perfect heart, and have done that which is good in thy sight. And Hezekiah wept sore. Then came the word of the LORD to Isaiah, saying, Go, and say to Hezekiah, Thus saith the LORD, the God of David thy father, I have heard thy prayer, I have seen thy tears: behold, I will add unto thy days fifteen years. And I will deliver thee and this city out of the hand of the king of Assyria: and I will defend this city. And this shall be a sign unto thee from the LORD, that the LORD will do this thing that he hath spoken; Behold, I will bring again the shadow of the degrees, which is gone down in the sun dial of Ahaz, ten degrees backward. So the sun returned ten degrees, by which degrees it was gone down.” (Isaiah 38:1-8)

Today’s Morsel: When the Prophet Isaiah told King Hezekiah, who was sick unto death, that the Lord said that he must set his house in order or die. He turned his face to the wall and prayed to God. Sometimes, it is easy to want to stop praying when you are sick and you just keep getting bad news. But that is not the time to stop praying. That is the time that you need to pray more. Even when the prophet Nathan told David that his son was going to die and not live, scripture says: “David therefore besought God for the child; and David fasted, and went in, and lay all night upon the earth. And the elders of his house arose, and went to him, to raise him up from the earth: but he would not, neither did he eat bread with them. And it came to pass on the seventh day, that the child died. And the servants of David feared to tell him that the child was dead: for they said, Behold, while the child was yet alive, we spake unto him, and he would not hearken unto our voice: how will he then vex himself, if we tell him that the child is dead? But when David saw that his servants whispered, David perceived that the child was dead: therefore David said unto his servants, Is the child dead? And they said, He is dead. Then David arose from the earth, and washed, and anointed himself, and changed his apparel, and came into the house of the LORD, and worshipped: then he came to his own house; and when he required, they set bread before him, and he did eat. Then said his servants unto him, What thing is this that thou hast done? thou didst fast and weep for the child, while it was alive; but when the child was dead, thou didst rise and eat bread. And he said, While the child was yet alive, I fasted and wept: for I said, Who can tell whether GOD will be gracious to me, that the child may live? But now he is dead, wherefore should I fast? can I bring him back again? I shall go to him, but he shall not return to me.” (2 Samuel 12:16-23) We never know how God will turn the table or work things out for us. Therefore, we must not stop praying because the situation looks dire or as if there is no hope. God’s ways are not our ways, and neither are His thoughts like our thoughts.  Just keep praying. 

Sing: What a Friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and grieves to bear! What a privilege to carry, everything to God in prayer! O what peace we often forfeit, O’ what needless pain we bear, all because we do not carry, everything to God in prayer!

Thought For Today: Pray without ceasing!

Morning Manna by Rufus Parker - 2026 March 21

The Anchor Holds

“But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak. For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister. And we desire that every one of you do shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end: That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises. For when God made promise to Abraham, because he could swear by no greater, he sware by himself, Saying, Surely blessing I will bless thee, and multiplying I will multiply thee. And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the promise. For men verily swear by the greater: and an oath for confirmation is to them an end of all strife. Wherein God, willing more abundantly to shew unto the heirs of promise the immutability of his counsel, confirmed it by an oath: That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us: Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil; Whither the forerunner is for us entered, even Jesus, made an high priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.” (Hebrews 6:9-20)

Today’s Morsel: I was reading our devotion a few days ago, and it spoke of a man that went out to sea in his boat, only to find out that his motor would not start up, and he lost radio communications, and then he realized that he did not have an anchor for the boat either. Thus, his boat drifted further out to sea. His friend died of thirst and hunger, and he himself almost lost his life. Anchors are designed to help hold the boat or ship in place. To slow it down and keep the vessel from moving further away when the waves start driving you. The writer of Hebrews tells us that Jesus is our anchor of hope for our soul, and that He is both sure and steadfast.  Jesus will provide us with stability and security during life’s trails. He will hold us and keep us from drifting during the storms of life. Make sure you have Him securely in your life, you do not want to find out you do not have Him when the storm hits.  

Sing: The anchor holds, though the ship is battered, the Anchor holds, though the sails are torn. I have fallen, fallen down on my knees, as I faced the raging seas; The anchor holds, in spite of the storm.

Thought For Today: Jesus will keep you from drifting.

Morning Manna by Rufus Parker - 2026 March 20

On The Wrong Road

“And Elisha said unto them, This is not the way, neither is this the city: follow me, and I will bring you to the man whom ye seek. But he led them to Samaria.” (2 Kings 6:19)

Today’s Morsel: Have you ever had one of those moments where you are driving along and you start to feel as though you are on the wrong road? I have felt this many of times, and I immediately find a place to turn around. But some folks keep going and get further from their destination. The sign that you may be on the wrong road is that you keep feeling as though you are on the wrong road. The same is true with salvation. If you keep feeling as though you are in a rut and there is no excitement in your spirit, at church, and throughout your course of the day, you may be on the wrong road. Israel got on the wrong road by listening to complaining and murmuring by their brothers and sisters in the wilderness. All they had to do was follow Moses’ leading and they would have been okay. But when the complaining and murmuring started, others joined in and got on the wrong road which led to their destruction. Jesus said that we must follow Him so that we do not walk in darkness. Paul tells us to walk circumspect not as fools, but as wise, redeeming the time because the days are evil. The Lord said to the prophet Jeremiah: “Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk therein.” (Jeremiah 6:16) If you are not going to walk in the way called straight, then you will surely walk in the way called wrong.

Sing: There’s just one, one, one, one way to God; There’s just one, one, one, one way to God; There’s just one, one, one, one way to God, baptized in Jesus Name!

Thought For Today: “In the way of righteousness is life; and in the pathway thereof there is no death.” (Proverbs 12:28)