Morning Manna by Rufus Parker: 2015 April 17

Friday, April 17, 2015

2015 April 17 - Morning Manna

Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not; But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God. But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them. (2 Corinthians 4:1-4)

Today's Morsel: It has been stated that many people can't sleep at night because they are carrying around within themselves a hidden truth. They are aware of crimes that were committed and who did them, wrongs that others have done to others or themselves, of people on the lam who have escaped from jail or prison, or evils that are taking place; yet they are afraid to come forth with the truth due to fear. And so they live their lives in torment, pain, panic, and even sleeplessness. This is how it is with the gospel. Many people know its truth, but yet they hold it within because of fear. They know that it can set others free, but yet they refuse to come forth and share it. And so they live their lives in torment, restlessness, and they are afraid that someone will find out that they know the truth and will call them a Christian. Paul said that if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost. People are serving time for crimes that they did not do, because someone with the truth, some who knows the truth, will not come forth to set them free. People are serving time in Satan's jail cells because people who know the truth won't come forth to set them free. Remember, if the truth can make one free, shouldn't we desire to make everyone free. If Jesus Christ made you free, shouldn't you desire to make someone else free. Freely you have received, freely give.

Sing: He set me free, yes, He set me free, He broke the bars of prison for me, I'm glory bound my Jesus to see, glory to God, He set me free.

Thought for Today: Am I hiding the truth?

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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.