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“I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.” Philippians 4: 12 (NIV)

My eyes envied that cake.  In fact, I could actually taste it on my  lips as the waiter walked by.  Unfortunately when my turn came to order dessert, the luscious cake was completely gone.  Needless to say, I was disappointed as I slowly devoured my fruit cup.  Now under normal circumstances, I would have enjoyed strawberries, cantaloupe and watermelon.   But not today, I still wanted that cake.  Amazing how our hearts desire what we can’t have.  It’s a condition that goes all the way back to Egypt.  The Children of Israel desperately desired freedom and miraculously God delivered them.  However, a few steps into their wilderness experience and the Children of Israel allowed their eyes to envy Egypt and misplace the reality of their hardships.  Once again, God heard their cries and miraculously provided daily manna – straight from heaven, easily at their disposal. But it wasn’t what the Israelites wanted. Are we really any different?  How are we responding to God’s amazing provision – daily manna – in our lives?  Are we gladly accepting it or are we discontented, grumbling and complaining? The choice is up to us.   We can have joy and contentment or bitterness.  I choose manna – it might not look like what I want. It probably will not taste like what I desire and it definitely won’t resemble what I envisioned.   But God is providing what He knows is best  – daily manna – extensions of His love. Are we embracing His goodness?

“Father Your table is spread before me and its bounty is beyond belief.  Help me accept Your offering and walk away full to overflowing.”

For His Glory

Janet Martin
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