Enough for Today

SCRIPTURE
Exodus 16:4
Then the LORD said to Moses, "I will rain down bread from heaven for you. The people are to go out each day and gather enough for that day. In this way I will test them and see whether they will follow my instructions.


OBSERVATION
The Father loves to provide for His people, and He always does. But what He chose to give the Israelites was a portion sufficient for their daily needs. Everyday they were reminded that their provision was from the Lord. Everyday, they were dependent on His supply. When they tried to store the manna He provided, it did them no good. The provision was for today.


APPLICATION
God will always provide enough for today. I want to hoard. I want to store up for tomorrow. I want to have a security blanket. He gives me enough for today. If I am truly dependent on Him, then I need not worry about tomorrow, for it will take care of itself (just like Jesus said).

PRAYER
Lord, help me to trust in You everyday. Not in bank accounts, not in pantries full of food, not in false security. Help me to rely on you continually and completely. Amen.