Morning Manna by Rufus Parker: Morning Manna by Rufus Parker

Friday, July 5, 2024

Morning Manna by Rufus Parker - 2024 July 5

Don’t Let Wealth Deceive You

“He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.” (Proverbs 11:28)

Today’s Morsel: What is it about money that causes so many to lie, cheat, steal, and even sell themselves for it? Why are so many deceived by it? Why are so many homes, marriages, careers, and lives lost because of it? What makes those who have it not satisfied, and cause them to want more? What makes others who do not have it jealous of those who do? Why are so many being deceived about it? Did Judas think by selling out Jesus for 30 pieces of silver that it would bring him satisfaction? Did Joseph’s brothers think by selling him into slavery it would rid them of him? Did the religious leaders think by paying the Roman soldiers to lie to Pilate that the disciples stole away Jesus body it would rid them of their guilt? Does a million-dollar payout satisfy and bring happiness to a mother or father who loses a child to malpractice? Just why are s0 many being deceived by wealth? Are we not warned in scripture ab0ut it? Why are there so many born-again believers being deceived by it? Does not scripture tell us: “For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.” (1 Timothy 6:10) Do not Solomon also tell us, “For wisdom is a defence, and money is a defence: but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom giveth life to them that have it.” (Ecclesiastes 7:12). He also asks, “Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? for riches certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven.” (Proverbs 23:5) There isn’t anything wrong with having wealth, but if you are deceived by it with wrong motives and purposes, you will surely fall. Seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness. Always keep Jesus your priority.

Sing: Covet not this world vain riches, that so easily decay; Seek to gain the heavenly treasures, they will never pass away.

Hold to God unchanging hand! Hold to God’s unchanging hand! Build your hope on things eternal, hold to God’s unchanging hand.

Thought For Today: “Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.” (Proverbs 13:11)

1 comment:

Stan 1000July 5, 2024 at 4:51 AM
Great hymnal song. God knows we need them today!
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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.