Morning Manna by Rufus Parker: Morning Manna by Rufus Parker

Tuesday, November 28, 2017

Morning Manna by Rufus Parker - 2017 November 28

“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose” (Romans 8:28).

Today’s Morsel: For what purpose did God call you? What are you supposed to be doing in your church and community? These may sound like simple questions, but most people aren’t for sure. And therefore, it is the reason many fall away, murmur and complain, and have little or no joy in their church or community. The apostle Paul's first question to ask when Jesus revealed Himself to him on the road to Damascus was, “Lord what will Thou have me to do” (Acts 9:6)? Paul desired to know. And once he was aware, he didn’t look back. Many like to quote today’s scripture passage when they are going through things, or quote it to others when they are going through things, but do all things work together for good in your situations and circumstances? Paul said it works together for good to them that love God … and to them who are the called according to His purpose. To love God is more than just going to church. To love God is a commitment to do what He says and to obey His word. And being called according to His purpose means that God did not save you to do nothing. He had a plan and design for you when He called you out of the world. But you must go to Him and obtain your chosen purpose so that you are operating according to His will if you want things to work to your good. Jesus understood His purpose. As He told Pilate in John 18:37, “Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice” (John 18:37). You must understand your purpose, put it to work, and you’ll see that all things do work together for your good.

Sing: He’s the only reason I live, and oh what a reason. He’s the only reason I live, and O’ what a reason. There’s nothing in this world worth living for, it only leaves me empty and longing for more. He’s the only reason I live, and oh what a reason.

Thought For Today: Know your chosen purpose. (Parker).

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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.