Morning Manna by Rufus Parker: Morning Manna by Rufus Parker

Thursday, May 4, 2023

Morning Manna by Rufus Parker - 4 May 2023

Restoration Ought To Be Our Goal

“Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ. For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself.” (Galatians 6:1-3)

Today’s Morsel: One of the major goals of the gospel is not only salvation, but also restoration. There are many lives that are out of course that need restoration. Paul said that if we see a brother or sister overtaken in a fault, that we which are spiritual ought to do everything that we can to restore them. You see, the enemy of our soul is trying to turn our lives upside down. When we see men and women standing on the corner seeking handouts, the drug abusers on the street strung out on drugs, the alcoholic, and the parents who keep yelling after their children, these are all signs of those who need to be restored. There are many veterans, first responders, doctors, teachers, and children who are suffering from PTSD that need to be restored. And our goal ought to be to help them be restored back to Christ. Restored back to The One who can bring them back into alignment with His purpose for their lives and His. Remember, you were saved so that you could help restore others. As Jude says: “And of some have compassion, making a difference: And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh.” (Jude 1:22-23)

Sing: I’m the man on the streets holding the sign, I know what it says but look in my eyes, I need more than money. I am the mother of three, I know how it looks, but please don’t condemn me, I need you to reach me, will you pray for me, will you speak to me? Be moved by compassion for me?

Help me I’m falling, does anybody hear me calling out? I’m calling out for help. I’m in too deep to save myself for I’d save myself for I need someone to help me.

I’m the lawyer you met in the coffee shop, I know I seem fine but really, I’m not, my life is crashing. I’m the city you drive through on your way to work, can’t you hear my streets crying? Full of pain and hurt send me a preacher, will you reach to me? Please preach to me, there’s not much time.

Help me I’m falling, does anybody hear me calling out? I’m calling out for help. I’m in too deep to save myself, for I’d save myself for I need someone to help me.

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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.