God’s Promise of Provision

Bread from heaven, promise made,

Daily mercy, trust displayed.

Quail at twilight, manna at dawn,

Grace sufficient, weakness gone.

Obedience marks the pilgrim’s way,

God provides for each new day.

(It reads in Exodus 16:4-12 Easy)

 Then the Lord said to Moses, ‘I will cause bread to fall down from the sky for you like rain. Each day, the people must go out and pick up enough bread for that day. In this way I will test them. I will discover whether they will obey my rules. On the sixth day, they must pick up and prepare twice as much bread.’

So Moses and Aaron said to all the Israelites, ‘In the evening, you will know who brought you out of Egypt. It was the Lord! Then, in the morning, you will see how great the Lord is. The Lord has heard the bad things that you have said against him. We, Moses and Aaron, are the Lord’s servants. So you are complaining against him, not against us!’

Moses said to them, ‘The Lord will give you meat to eat in the evening. And in the morning, he will give you all the bread that you want. He will do this because he has heard you when you complained against him. We are only his servants. You have said bad things against the Lord, not against us.’

Then Moses said to Aaron, ‘Say to all the Israelites, “The Lord has heard the bad things that you have said against him. Now come together and stand in front of him.” ’ While Aaron spoke, the Israelites looked towards the desert. They saw the bright glory of the Lord which appeared in the cloud.

Then the Lord said to Moses, ‘I have heard the bad things that the Israelites have said against me. Tell them this: “In the evening, you will eat meat. And in the morning, you will eat all the bread that you want. Then you will know that I am the Lord your God.” ’

Father God, You are faithful to provide. As You gave manna and quail to Your children in the desert, teach me to trust You each day for what I need. Forgive my complaints and remind me that You hear my cries. Fill me with gratitude for Your daily bread and let my heart rest in knowing You are my God. Love You, thank You, praise You and give You all the honor and glory in Jesus Precious Name Amen.”