Morning Manna by Rufus Parker: Morning Manna by Rufus Parker

Thursday, July 11, 2024

Morning Manna by Rufus Parker - 2024 July 11

What Matters To You Most?

“Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word. But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me. And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things: But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.” (Luke 10:38-42)

Today’s Morsel: When it comes to the church, what matters to you most? Is it that the preacher delivers a great message so that you leave feeling good? The children didn’t cry or make a lot of noise while visitors were present? That Brother Cocama Joe didn’t walk around praying out loud to disturb folks? That the pastor will not take pledges for the missionary’s while your guests is there? That the preacher will not talk and bash other denominations while your friends from other denomination are visiting with you? Just what matters to you the most? Is it that Christ will be taught and explained? That the love of God will be seen and expressed by others? That there is spiritual growth from your ministry? Is it that people will learn to not be critical of others and that all gossip will be left outside the church? Just what matters to you most? If it is not Jesus Christ and Him Crucified, you will probably find yourself troubled and worried about many things. As Jesus told Martha: “And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things: But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.” (Luke 10:41-42) What matters to you?

Sing: Jesus at the center of it all. Jesus at the center of it all. From beginning to the end, it will always be, it’s always been You Jesus, Jesus. Nothing else matters, nothing in this world will do. Jesus, You're the center, everything revolves around You, Jesus You. You’re at the center of it all, You’re the center of it all.

Thought For Today: “For I determined not to know anything among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified.” (1 Corinthians 2:2)

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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.