Summary: Remember the story of the Israelites and the manna? After wandering through the desert for about a month and a half, they began grumbling about their hunger. God sent bread, or manna, from heaven, and instructed the Israelites to gather it each day. When they followed His instructions, each had enough nourishment to be satisfied. They had all they needed. When life gets busy and complicated, I sometimes find myself responding like the Israelites. I grumble to God for answers or help. And, as the Israelites discovered, the sustenance I need is available. It’s found in the Bible. God has given His followers clear and simple instructions: “Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.” God’s mercy and grace wait for us in the Bible. All we have to do is get up and gather it each and every day. When our souls start to “grumble” - when we feel spiritually malnourished - it’s time to turn to the Word of God. Just as God sent manna to sustain the Israelites, He’s given us His Word for daily nourishment. Read the Bible daily, meditate on its teaching, and guide those around you to do the same.
