Morning Manna by Rufus Parker: Morning Manna by Rufus Parker

Monday, May 29, 2017

Morning Manna by Rufus Parker - 2017 May 29

And David lamented with this lamentation over Saul and over Jonathan his son: (Also he bade them teach the children of Judah the use of the bow: behold, it is written in the book of Jasher.) The beauty of Israel is slain upon thy high places: how are the mighty fallen! (2 Samuel 1:17-19)

Today’s Morsel: Memorial Day is an American holiday to celebrate and to remember military service members who have died in the line of duty. It should not be confused with Veterans Day, which honors all service members who have served honorably for their country. Many will celebrate around the world today to honor those who have fallen. Wreaths will be laid, flowers will be planted and barbecues will be conducted. We must not forget those who paid the ultimate sacrifice that we might be free. Always remember, freedom is not free.

Sing: Kneel where our loves are sleeping, Dear ones loved in days gone by, here we bow in holy reverence, our bosoms heave the heart-felt sigh. They fell like brave men, true as steel, and poured their blood like rain. We feel we owe them all we have, and can but kneel and weep again (Hymn by Nella L. Sweet).

Thought For Today: How are the mighty fallen.

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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.