At that point the LORD said to Moses, "Observe, I will rain bread from paradise for you; and individuals will go out and assemble a day's part each day, that I may test them, regardless of whether they will stroll in My guidance.
— Exodus 16:4
I love the Old Testament story of how God took care of His kin in the wild with bread that descended from paradise. It was called sustenance, a Hebrew word that really signifies "what is it?", on the grounds that individuals didn't have the foggiest idea what it was. Nourishment was given dependably and affectionately by God for a very long time. It supported God's kin during their wild wanderings (note: the wild is the desert).
No ifs, ands or buts, sustenance was a day by day supernatural occurrence. It fills in as a distinctive image of Jesus Christ who is "the bread that descended from paradise" (Jn. 6:41). Notice the imagery:
THE SWEETNESS - Manna was sweet to the taste. It was depicted in Numbers as "wafers with nectar" (Num. 16:31). Jesus Christ is sweet. The Bible says, "Taste and see that the Lord is acceptable" (Ps. 34:8). Absolutely never get the possibility that after Jesus resembles taking terrible medication to recover. It isn't. Strolling with Jesus is sweet. It is a gift, not a weight. It is a benefit, not a punishment. Jesus isn't a delight stealer however a delight provider.
THE LIFE - Manna was fundamental forever. In the event that individuals didn't eat it, they would bite the dust. Jesus is basic to life. There is no life separated from Him. The Bible plainly reveals to us that "Christ is our life" (Col. 3:4). Over and over again we attempt to compartmentalize Jesus and make Him an aspect of our life. Try not to DO THAT! He isn't only a piece of life; He is the center of the wheel, the main foundation of all. Except if you and I expand on Him, the stone of ages, we have no strength when the unavoidable tempests of life hit (Matt. 7:24-27). In the event that you need to truly appreciate life without limit, give up everything in your life to His lordship.
THE LONGING - Manna whetted the hunger for additional. It was intended to fulfill and continue until individuals showed up in the Promised Land, that hotly anticipated land that streamed with milk and nectar. Jesus doubtlessly is sweet and magnificent, yet knowing Christ in this life just whets the hunger for what lies ahead. God has such a great amount of arranged for the individuals who love Him. Today, I know Jesus heart to heart. However, there is coming a day when I will meet Him up close and personal. At some point, confidence will go to sight, and I will go into the delight of my Master. What daily that is destined to be! As John stated, "Amen. Come Lord Jesus" (Rev. 22:20).
Shouldn't something be said about TODAY?
It is safe to say that you are devouring your relationship with Jesus? It is safe to say that you are looking for Him early, similar to individuals accumulated the sustenance promptly in the day? He remunerates the individuals who look for Him, so require some serious energy TODAY to look for the Lord and call upon His name. He is nearer to you than the shirt on your back, and He is hanging tight for you to look to Him.
