Morning Manna by Rufus Parker: 2011 October 8

Saturday, October 8, 2011

2011 October 8 - Morning Manna

"But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on him"
(John 12:37)

Today's Morsel: The Encarta Dictionary defines a miracle as an event that appears to be contrary to the laws of nature and is regarded as an act of God. We see miracles taking place right before our eyes every day, and yet many still do not believe that there is a God. For example, a few months ago a tornadoe touched down here in our city and almost all the houses around ours had trees blown on their homes, roofs ripped off, siding taken off, yet nothing was done to our home. When we stated to the people that is was a miracle of God that our home wasn't destroyed, they just looked at us like we were crazy. Often in the church, we associate miracles with healings, such as opening of blinded eyes, lame being made to walk, cancer eradicated, or dumb being made talk. But what about the protection of our homes when disasters come? What about when people walk away from an accident unscratched? What about a life turned from sin and heartache? John said, "But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on him." I pray that we never get to a point in our Christian walk that we think that miracle are only associated with physical healings. As Jesus told the man, except you see signs and wonders you won't believe. We need to heed Solomon's advice, "Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil" (Proverbs 3:5-7).

Sing: Now know I that the LORD saves his anointed; he will hear him from his holy heaven, with the saving strength of his right hand, they are brought down and fallen: but we are risen, and stand upright.

Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God. Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God!

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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.