MORNING MANNA 4-21-23
HE CAME DOWN
“I am come down” – Exodus 3:8
As I read the following, by F.B. Meyer, I was reminded of the first sermon I ever heard on this text and the many times I have preached from it.
God comes down to our lowest to lift us to His highest. – This is the theme of the Magnificat, and of Hannah’s song. God comes down to the dust for the poor, and to the dunghill for the needy. You cannot be too lonely or broken in spirit for Him to notice and help. In proportion to your humiliation will be your exaltation.
He comes down to our saddest to lift us to His joyfullest. – How great the contrast between the cry of the Hebrews, because of their taskmasters, and the exultant note that smote on the rocks of the Red Sea! Such shall be your experience also. If you suffer in the line of God’s will and providence, you are sowing the seeds of light and gladness. Oh, anticipate the harvest!
He comes dawn go our helplessness to succor with His great might. – Israel could not help herself; but the resources of I AM were sufficient for every need, and they will be for yours and mine. This is God’s blank check; fill it in! Insert after these majestic words, wisdom, or courage, or love, or whatever you need most. And He will be all this, and more also: not for a moment, but always; not spasmodically, but unchangeably.”
David Stone
Lakeway Baptist Church
Hjumble, Tx.
