Ex 16

Grumblings... the ground swell of the people's dissatisfaction as to their current condition of lack of food had them dreaming of the life of slavery and the last meals that they had. What have you done for me lately? Moses made it clear that in essence they, the Israelites, were grumbling not against he and Aaron but against the Lord himself. God then gave them instructions as far has how they were to eat and when to gather (Sabbath) as a means to test their reliance and obedience. The dew on the ground became the manna or daily bread which was to be measured by the omer. While they were supposed to gather just what they needed for the day, some disobeyed and theirs became maggot infested. The rules for the Sabbath were starting to be set in the Israelites mindset when it came to work  and rest from this passage. There is always some that try to circumvent the rules and they went out to gather food on that day and found none. The bread was white like coriander and was sweet like honey. So that future generations would know what this was - a portion of it was to be jarred and stored. Manna actually was named such after v 15 - what manner of food is this? For 40 years while they were in their wanderings, the Lord provided food in this "manna" for them.

Jesus wasn't kidding when he told us to ask the Lord to give us our daily bread and his word/life as the bread of life. Reliance on God isn't a stored thing but a daily requirement lest we feel overconfident. Church was  good yesterday and through our Ministry fair, at least the need was sounded and hopefully the call was answered. Got home in almost record time from NYC yesterday and in turn, made it down here early as well. Glad to see that the cable box was working and saw the game and the Voice comfortably and quietly. I always wonder how people are passionate about their teams, if they can channel a portion of that to the Lord and his work/people. As  my dad said - you still have to go to work and put your pants on, one leg at a time.

Praying for a quiet week at work and for my family as well.

Praise for today: Many, O Lord my God, are the wonders you have done. The things you planned for us no one can recount to you; were I to speak and tell of them, they would be too many to declare. Ps 40:5