In Exodus 16 we read about God sending manna each morning (except on the sabbath) to feed Israel. We learn this about the manna:
“When the layer of dew evaporated, behold, on the surface of the wilderness there was a fine flake-like thing, fine as the frost on the ground. When the sons of Israel saw it, they said to one another, “What is it?” For they did not know what it was. And Moses said to them, “It is bread which the LORD has given you to eat. This is what the LORD has commanded, ‘Gather of it every man as much as he should eat; you shall take an omer apiece according to the number of persons each of you has in his tent.” The sons of Israel did so, and some gathered much and some little. When they measured it with an omer, he who had gathered much had no excess, and he who had little had no lack; every man gathered as he should eat. Moses said to them, “Let no man leave any of it until morning.” But they did not listen to Moses, and some left part of it until morning, and it bred worms and became foul; and Moses was angry with them.” Exodus 16:14-20
What an amazing picture of God’s grace. The manna was only good for the day. It spoiled if left overnight. God’s grace is sufficient for the moment. God takes care of our needs with grace that is right on time every time. God did not dump a months worth of manna on Israel, just like He doesn’t dump all the grace we need to live the Christian life at one time. But rest assured, God’s grace is inexhaustible and always available in our time of need.
“Therefore let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” Hebrews 4:16
Bill Brown
