MORNING MANNA

At first glance and without the context these few words seem to describe something foolish. To the natural mind it sounds stupid. However, when you read the entire verse and consider the complete context it makes perfect sense. It is a bold act of faith on the part of a man who has been instructed by God and who trusted the Lord. That man was Abraham – described in Rom. 4:11 as “the father of all them that believe”. And it was this great step of faith that led to all the future blessings related to Israel. It wa sin fact an act that eventually had an impact on the whole world.

Now, you might think that this story has nothing to do with us, but you’re wrong, and this is a good time to illustrate that fact. As we enter the new year we’re entering new territory. We’re headed where we’ve never been before and we don’t know what lies ahead.

Naturally God’s plan for Abraham was different than His plan for us, but there is a plan for each of us – although we enter the year blind to the future. We have no reason to wait for a voice from heaven to guide us, nor for angels to show up at our door to inform us. We are commanded to walk by faith. This of course seems foolish to the world. They mock us for what they call “blind faith”. Truth is, faith isn’t blind. We do not stumble along as blind men, not knowing if the next step is safe. We are walking by faith, trusting God to guide us, confident that He never leads us astray. They say we are stepping out on nothing, but that isn’t true. We’re stepping in the light of God’s Word and standing on the promises of God who cannot lie. No one who has ever done that has been disappointed. God always comes through.

True faith always leads to obedience and obedience always results in blessing. Abraham was going without knowing because he knew he was going with God. That’s always the safest place to be!. As Christians we all would like to think that God is pleased with us. If that’s the way you feel here is a test you need to consider. heb. 11:6 says, “But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him”. Over and over we are counselled and commanded to walk by faith. He who refuses is living in disobedience, and nothing good ever comes from that.

As you enter this new year without knowing where you are going, trust the One who does. Trust God to direct your steps and meet your needs. Remember, “he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him”. Regardless of what you will have to face God is always with you, for you, and able to supply your needs. Trust Him! – HDS

David Stone
Lakeway Baptist Church
5801 FM 1960 E
Humble, TX. 77346