Introduction: Do you know how we are to trust our Lord? One day at a time! Overthinking and overplanning can lead to overwhelming! While we should tentatively plan, saying, “as the Lord wills,” as James wrote, taking on unnecessary worry about tomorrow can zap us from enjoying our daily bread. Instead of being consumed by tomorrow’s troubles, our Lord wants us to trust Him day by day. Are you overwhelmed? Overloaded? Over-anxious? What can you do? What should you do?
Just as the children of Israel had to learn to depend on God for their daily bread, so should we.
1. Israel and Daily Manna! (Exodus 16:1-33) – “Then said the LORD unto Moses, Behold, I will rain bread from heaven for you; and the people shall go out and gather a certain rate every day, that I may prove them, whether they will walk in my law, or no.”
Complaining against God does not really help the situation, but that is what the people of Israel did following their miraculous deliverance from the tyranny of the Egyptians. So the Lord instructed Moses that He would rain down “Angel food” from heaven. Once again, He provided.
Can you look back in your life and see how the Lord has met your needs? Don’t forget how He healed your sick body, brought in necessary resources from unexpected sources, restored broken and strained relationships, comforted your grieving heart, and blessed you with abundance! Praise the Lord!
2. Jesus Christ is Heavenly Manna for Every Believer! (John 6:1-53) – “And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst.”
Jesus is bread for the hungry. Are you hungry? He is water to the thirsty! Are you thirsty? He is rest to the weary! Are you tired and weary?
Jesus made it crystal clear that if a person wants a relationship with Him, he or she must assimilate Him into their very being. Check out His words speaking to those who were following Him for a free lunch—another miracle. This was after feeding several thousand.
(John 6:53) “Then Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except ye eat the flesh of the Son of man, and drink his blood, ye have no life in you.”
Thank God for Peter’s response to continue following Him. Are you desiring a miracle or a free lunch, or is your love for Him deeper than just what you can get from Him?
Conclusion: Will you stop right now and pray? Tell your Heavenly Father that you want to trust Him. Admit if you’ve been overly anxious about tomorrow or if you have not been trusting Him daily. Thank Him for His provisions.
Love y’all,
Dr. Randy Reese
