2010 July 9 - Morning Manna

For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him. (2 Chronicles 16:9).

Today's Morsel: A burglar broke into a house one night. He shined his flashlight around, looking for valuables, and when he picked up a CD player to place in his pack, a strange, disembodied voice echoed from the dark saying, "Jesus is watching you." He nearly jumped out of his skin. He clicked his flashlight out, and froze. When he heard nothing more after a bit, he shook his head, promised himself a vacation after the next big score, then clicked the flashlight on and began searching for more valuables. Just as he pulled the stereo out so he could disconnect the wires, clear as a bell he heard, "Jesus is watching you." Freaked out, he shined his light around frantically, looking for the source of the voice. Finally, in the corner of the room, his flashlight beam came to rest on a parrot. "Did you say that?" he hissed at the parrot. "Yep," the parrot confessed, then squawked, "I'm just trying to warn you." The burglar relaxed. "Warn me, huh? Who in the world are you?" "Moses," replied the bird. "Moses?" the burglar laughed. "What kind of people would name a bird Moses?" "The kind of people that would name a Rottweiller Jesus."

The Bible says that the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him. God is watching you. There is nothing hidden from Him. He's the all seeing eye. This should not be seen as fear, but as a comfort, knowing that if our heart is right toward Him, He will protect us from any hurt, harm or danger. Jesus only has your best interest at heart. So put your trust in Him.

Sing: Why should I feel discouraged? And why should the shadows come? Why should my heart be lonely, and long for heaven and home? When Jesus is my portion, a constant friend is He, His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me.

I sing because I'm happy. I sing because I'm free. His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches over me.

2010 July 7 - Morning Manna

Men do not despise a thief, if he steal to satisfy his soul when he is hungry; But if he be found, he shall restore sevenfold; he shall give all the substance of his house (Proverbs 6:30-31).

Today's Morsel: Because there is so much stealing in the world these days, many home owners are now installing detection systems to deter criminals from entering their homes and stealing their possessions. Jesus said of Satan, "The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly" (John 10:10). Jesus called Satan a thief, and He said that he came to steal, to kill, and destroy. When a thief breaks into your home, he comes for one purpose, to steal the things you have. And if you get in his way, trying to prevent him, he may kill you. He will also destroy other things in your home looking for the one thing that he came for. Satan enters your home to steal your family from you, and he will kill you and them if you aren't careful. Satan will destroy everything you have worked to build and establish. Solomon said, "Men do not despise a thief, if he steal to satisfy his soul when he is hungry; But if he be found, he shall restore sevenfold; he shall give all the substance of his house." Have you caught that old thief in your home? If you have, you need to make him pay you sevenfold.

Sing: Well, I'm going to the enemy's camp, I'm gonna, take back what he stole from me. I'm going to the enemy's camp, to declare my victory. I'll put him under my feet, under my feet, under my feet, he's under my feet, Satan is under my feet.

2010 July 6 - Morning Manna

The spirit of man is the candle of the LORD, searching all the inward parts of the belly (Proverbs 20:27).

Today's Morsel: When we look at light, we have come a very long way. But people today still use candles to set an ambiance in their homes and churches. Solomon said that the spirit of a man is the candle of the Lord, searching all the inward parts of the belly. Our spirit should cause us to continually search ourselves to see if we are walking in truth, as a candle lights our way. When we have the Spirit of Christ in us (Romans 8:9), we have Christ in us, the light of the world (John 8:12), and there should be no darkness in us. Light always repells darkness. David said the Lord desires truth in the inward parts. God wants us to walk in truth. When we have truth and walk in truth, our ways are bright and pure. Remember, you are a direct reflection of Christ.


Sing: Lord I lift my spirit, to your Spirit, in holy sweet communion. I sense your holy presence, as I draw nearer; Lord I lift, my spirit to You!

2010 July 5 - Morning Manna

And Hezekiah commanded to offer the burnt offering upon the altar. And when the burnt offering began, the song of the LORD began also with the trumpets, and with the instruments ordained by David king of Israel. And all the congregation worshipped, and the singers sang, and the trumpeters sounded: and all this continued until the burnt offering was finished. And when they had made an end of offering, the king and all that were present with him bowed themselves, and worshipped. Moreover Hezekiah the king and the princes commanded the Levites to sing praise unto the LORD with the words of David, and of Asaph the seer. And they sang praises with gladness, and they bowed their heads and worshipped (2 Chronicles 29:27-30).

Today's Morsel: King Hezekiah seems to be one of the only kings of Israel that did right. Hezekiah seems to have been a worshipper of the Lord. If you will notice, Hezekiah was a leader who lead from the front. He was not in the back worshipping, but he was leading the way. He even instructed the Levites as to what songs to sing. He told them to sing the Psalms. When you sing the Psalms, they glorify God. The Psalms are worship songs. If you say, "Come let us worship the Lord in song," then the songs you sing must be songs that speak about God and glorify God. Worship songs aren't over-powering with a lot of loud instruments, but are with instruments that enhance the words or even sung acapella. They glorify God and draw you into a deeper relationship with Him, and they allow you to open your heart to Him . When we come together at church, we should begin our service with worship, and we when prepare to depart, we should depart with praise.

Sing: I worship You, Almighty God, there is none like You, I worship You, O Prince of Peace, that is what I long to do. I give You praise, for You are my Righteousness. I worship You, Almighty God, there is none like You.

2010 July 3 - Morning Manna

And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. They answered him, We be Abraham's seed, and were never in bondage to any man: how sayest thou, Ye shall be made free? Jesus answered them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin. And the servant abideth not in the house for ever: but the Son abideth ever. If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed (John 8:32-36)

Today's Morsel: On July 4, 1776, America, claimed her independence from Britain and democracy was born. Every day thousands leave their homeland to come to the "Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave" so they can begin living the American Dream. The United States is truly a diverse nation made up of dynamic people. Each year on July 4, Americans celebrate that freedom and independence with barbecues, picnics, and family gatherings.

Someone said, "Freedom isn't free." It cost someone their life. Jesus said that He came to deliver the captivates. Only through Jesus can we be made free. Many people are still held captive by their sins and are servants to sin. Paul said, "And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth; And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will" (2 Timothy 2:24-26). In Christ Jesus, we can all be made free. And if Jesus has made you free, then you are to be free indeed. Are you free? If so, then daily celebrate your freedom. The Church is truly a diverse nation made up of dynamic people. It is the land of the free and the home of the brave. As Peter said, "But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy" (1 Peter 2:9-10). Before our freedom, we were not a people of God, but when Jesus made us free, we obtained new citizenship.

Sing: He set me free, yes, He set me free. He broke the bonds of prison for me. I'm glory bound my Jesus to see. Glory to God, He set me free.

2010 July 2 - Morning Manna

When wisdom entereth into thine heart, and knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul; Discretion shall preserve thee, understanding shall keep thee: To deliver thee from the way of the evil man, from the man that speaketh froward things; Who leave the paths of uprightness, to walk in the ways of darkness (Proverbs 2:10-13)

Today's Morsel: Because the Spirit of God gives us wisdom, when we are filled with the Holy Ghost, the same Spirit directs us and keeps us. God is a righteous God, and therefore, we as His children should know how to do what is right. James said, "Therefore to him that knoweth to do good and doeth it not, to him it is sin" (James 4:17). Doing right is the opposite of doing wrong. If you continue to do wrong after you have been shown how to do right, you are no longer a child of God, but a child of the devil (1 John 3:10). Solomon said that once wisdom enters into your mind, and knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul; he said that discretion, (carefulness, maturity, tact, diplomacy, and caution) shall preserve you, and understanding shall keep you." Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth. Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee: love her, and she shall keep thee. Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding" (Proverbs 4:5-7). What is the most important thing to you?

Sing: He leadeth me! He leadeth me! By His own hand He leadeth me; His faithful follower I would be, for by His hand He leadeth m

2010 July 1 - Morning Manna

Let thine hand help me; for I have chosen thy precepts (Psalms 119:173).

Today's Morsel: Often, we find that when working on certain projects, we may need a helping hand. There is nothing like two working together. When we offer someone a hand, it maked their weight and burden less heavy and the burden lighter. The Psalmist said, "Let thine hand help me." Jesus is always willing to lend us a hand. He said, "Ask, and it shall be given thee." When Peter began to sink, he cried out, Lord, save me, and immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him (Matthew 14:30-31). Sometimes, it may seem that we are sinking in the things that we have to do, but if we will set our pride aside and ask others to help us, we may not feel so snowed under. It is better to allow others to share in the glory and reward when we are doing a project, then to kill ourselves trying to do it all alone for our own glory. Isaiah said of the Lord, "Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness" (Isaiah 41:10). God will help you. Could you use a hand today? Then why not ask someone to assist you, you just may be surprised what happens. You could even be making a new friend or learning more about your neighbor. "The LORD hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend thee; Send thee help from the sanctuary, and strengthen thee out of Zion" (Psalms 20:1-2).

Sing: Hold to God's unchanging hand. Hold to God's unchanging hand. Build your hopes on things eternal, hold to God's unchanging hand!