“Memorial of Manna”
Honey wafers, white as seed,
Testimony for those in need.
A jar preserved, a witness true,
God sustained, His mercies new.
Forty years, His hand displayed,
Generations fed, His love conveyed.
(It reads in Exodus 16:31–36) The Israelites called the special food ‘manna’. It was white, like seeds called coriander. When they tasted the manna, it was like thin pieces of bread with honey in it. Moses said, ‘This is what the Lord has commanded: “Keep one bowl (an Omer) of manna for people to look at in future times. They will see the bread that I fed to you in the desert, after I had brought you out of Egypt.”’ So, Moses said to Aaron, ‘Put an Omer of manna into a jar. Then put the jar in the place where we worship the Lord. We must keep it safe, so that our descendants can see it in the future.’ Aaron did what the Lord had told Moses. He put the jar in the Covenant Box, to keep it safe. The Israelites ate the manna for 40 years, until they had finished their journey in the desert. After those 40 years, they arrived at the edge of Canaan. (The people used omers to measure the food. Ten omers is equal to one ephah.)
Father God, You are the God who provides. As You gave manna to Your people in the wilderness, teach me to trust Your daily care. Help me to remember Your goodness, to keep a portion of Your blessings as testimony, and to share Your provision with others. May my life be a witness that You are faithful, yesterday, today, and forever. Love You, thank You, praise You and give You all the honor and glory in Jesus Precious Name Amen and Amen.”