Morning Manna by Rufus Parker: Morning Manna by Rufus Parker

Saturday, August 26, 2023

Morning Manna by Rufus Parker - 2023 August 26

Pleasant Words

“Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.” (Proverbs 16:24)

Today’s Morsel: One of the most essential attributes of a Christian is that of sound speech. Paul instructed Titus, “In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity, Sound speech, that cannot be condemned; that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of you.” (Titus 2:7-8) Notice, sound speech. Good healthy, pure, wholesome, and true speech that is timely and graceful. Speech that is presented in a loving manner and which enhances the reputation of a true Christian. Our words as Christians ought to always be pleasant words. Sound speech that cannot be condemned. Words that build up and do not tear down. We should not sow discord among brethren, especially with our words. Are you aware that you can tell the truth about someone and still sow discord? Pleasant words are as a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones, Solomon said. Sticks and stones sure do break bones and word sure do hurt. So please choose your words wisely. “Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.” (Psalms 19:14) What does Jesus think about your words? Think before you speak.

Sing: Sing them over again to me, Wonderful words of Life; Let me more of their beauty see, Wonderful words of Life, words of life and beauty, teach me faith and duty. Beautiful words, wonderful words, Wonderful words of Life.

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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.