Morning Manna by Rufus Parker: Morning Manna by Rufus Parker

Monday, July 6, 2026

Morning Manna by Rufus Parker - 2026 July 6

Put On The Whole Armor of God

“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel,” (Ephesians 6:10-19)

Today’s Morsel: I think that some Christians are not aware of what they have chosen to be a part of. Being a Christian isn’t just about going to heaven and making sure that I have punched the right ticket for life and doing good. Being a Christian is about warfare. It’s about defending and protecting the lives of others and yourself, so you can get to heaven. You have enlisted into the Lord’s army. Jesus is your Commander, and other Christians are your fellow soldiers. Satan is the commander of the evil forces, and his demons are his soldiers and the enemy we are fighting against. We are told to put on the whole armor of God, so that we may be able to survive in the battle. If you do not understand your armor’s importance and how it supports your life and the life of others, you are setting yourself up for failure. Warfare is going to put you in some very tough situations. You are going to find yourself with your back to the wall, weeping because of loss of loved ones, pain, hurt, rejection, and sickness. You may then find yourself unable to sleep, popping pills trying to relieve pain, and confusion. Stress, depression, and suicidal thoughts are going to try to pound your mind often. That’s war my friend. But God’s armor, if worn and maintained, can give you a safeguard and help to keep your focused so that you will be an overcomer. You can only win with the tools that Jesus has given you to use to win. Know who you are in Christ and know the armor He has given you to win the battle.

Sing: Only the strong are going to make it, only the brave are gonna win, so fight, until you can’t fight any longer, then stand up and fight again. Jesus knew that you had what it takes to make it. That’s the reason why He called your name. He knew you’d love hHim in the sunshine, and He’s hoping you’ll love Him in the rain, then you and He together can win over, and over again.

You’re gonna make it, you’re gonna make it, you’ve got what it takes to win, and I know that you’re gonna make it, yes, you’re gonna make it, just as long, as you and Jesus stay friends.

Thought For Today: “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.” (1 Peter 5:8-9)

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Arty HoffmanJuly 6, 2026 at 5:42 AM
Amen. This is what I needed to hear today. Thank you!
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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.