Morning Manna by Rufus Parker: 17 March 2010

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

17 March 2010 - Morning Manna

Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content (Philippians 4:11).

Today’s Morsel: What state are you in today? Are you in Wisconsin, New York, Taiwan, or Japan, just where are you today? Really, I’m not talking about a place of residence when I say state; I’m talking about the condition of your mind. One of the things we sometimes have trouble with in life is that when things aren’t going our way, we don’t know how to be content. The dictionary defines content as, “Satisfied with where a person is or what he has; not wanting more or anything else.” So no matter what my condition or situation is, I have to learn to be content. Jesus said, “Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth” (Luke 12:15). Therefore, we must realize that contentment is a state of the mind and we have to learn to be content with what we have and where we are and not try to keep up with the Joneses. If you are not content today, stir-up that gift that’s within you. Contentment comes by keeping your mind stayed on Him.

Sing: Why should I feel discouraged, and why should the shadows come, why should my heart feel lonely, and long for heaven and home. When Jesus is my portion, a constant friend is He, His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches over me.

I sing because I'm happy, I sing because I'm free. His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches over me.

1 comment:

RichardMarch 17, 2010 at 5:52 AM
I am very interested in other's account of being "called" or "moved upon" by our Lord and Savior. Is it because I do not truly believe that I have not been called or moved? I feel pressure from within to accept and have faith but still feel wanting. Today's Morning Manna has spoken to me and my state.

Thank you!
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About Morning Manna

And it came to pass, as Aaron spake unto the whole congregation of the children of Israel, that they looked toward the wilderness, and, behold, the glory of the LORD appeared in the cloud. And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, I have heard the murmurings of the children of Israel: speak unto them, saying, At even ye shall eat flesh, and in the morning ye shall be filled with bread; and ye shall know that I am the LORD your God. And it came to pass, that at even the quails came up, and covered the camp: and in the morning the dew lay round about the host. And when the dew that lay was gone up, behold, upon the face of the wilderness there lay a small round thing, as small as the hoar frost on the ground. And when the children of Israel saw it, they said one to another, It is manna: for they wist not what it was. And Moses said unto them, This is the bread which the LORD hath given you to eat (Exodus 16:10-15).

“Morning Manna” is a short daily devotion which began in 2002, with just a short note of encouragement to a friend who was facing difficulties at the time. Through their response, I was encouraged to begin a daily devotion via email and send it to people who asked to be put on the distribution list. It is now reaching around the globe. Its birth came about during Morning Prayer. The Lord revealed to me that I should forward my friend a word of encouragement, since it is through patience and comfort of the scripture that we find hope. Thus, I forwarded him the words the Lord had given to me for him, and he forwarded it on to someone else who was having difficulties in their life as well, and thus the original list began.

The goal of “Morning Manna” is to provide people with a quick, thought provoking Word from the Lord, as well as provide encouragement from His Word that can help them through the day and during unexpected trails and circumstances in their daily lives.

Several years ago, Jesus moved on my heart to start writing daily devotions; thus began “Morning Manna”. Today, many people are receiving these daily devotions and many of these people are forwarding it on to their family and friends. It is my hope to encourage even more through posting the devotions to this blog-page.

I pray that you, too, will enjoy reading the manna from this site.