Morning Manna by Rufus Parker: 2011 April 25

Monday, April 25, 2011

2011 April 25 - Morning Manna

Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases; Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies; Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle's (Psalms 103:1-5).

Today's Morsel: It is my opinion that some businesses today hire people on a temporary basis so that they do not have to provide them with benefits. I'm of that same opinion, that insurance company's suggest that you purchase "Term life" policies in hope that you will outlive the term of the policy so they do not have to pay the benefit. David said, "Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits." When we labor for the Lord, our benefit package is filled with good things. David only lists a few of the things that God provides in hope to wet your appetite to come onboard. What a package! Forgiven of iniquities, healing from diseases, a saved and abundant life, lovingkindess, tender mercies, abundance of food. Not to mention His blood for the remission of our sins. His compassion, love, grace, and mercy. All in the benefit package to the laborers. God knows that we have a craving, and thus He fills us with what we need. There are so many benefits from God for us, yet so many today don't seem to want them. Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God of our salvation. Selah. (Psalms 68:19). What benefits are in your work package?

Sing: How can I say thanks for the things You have done for me? Things so undeserved, yet You gave to prove Your love for me; the voices of a million angels could not express my gratitude, all that I am, and ever hope to be; I owe it all to Thee.

To God be the glory, to God be the glory, to God be the glory for the things He has done. With His blood He has saved me; with His power, He has raised me; to God be the glory for the things He has done.

Just let me live my life, let it pleasing, Lord, to Thee; and if I gain any praise, let it go to Calvary. For with His blood He has saved me; with His power, He has raised me; to God be the glory, for the things He has done.

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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.