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Daily Bible - God's Provisions

Today's reading is found in Exodus 16:1 to Exodus 19:25.

They say that an army marches on its stomach. I guess that same theory must apply to refugees as well, if "refugees" is a good description for the Israelites. Anyway, God proved to them that when he calls on you to do something, He will provide everything you need. Of course, there were those who decided to keep a little extra, just in case God wouldn't provide for them the following day. If they chanced upon a bakery that day, it would be different, but this was manna from Heaven! Show some faith, people!

OK, we have our food. What can we grumble about now? Can you almost hear the Israelites now? Granted, food and water are two of those things that people kind of need, but needs are God's specialty. And so is the impossible. It's impossible to draw water from a rock. It's even more impossible to draw enough water to take care of the thousands of people and animals. But that's how God handled it. Also note that in the battle, the Israelites were victorious only when Moses had his hands up. This shows God's power, but it also may have been a subtle way to raise Moses' stature among everyone. Complainers could easily have conspired to follow a different leader, you know.

This day's reading ends pretty exciting, don't you think? Something big is coming. God descended on Mt. Sinai in smoke and flame to speak with the Israelites. That doesn't happen often, you know. I find it difficult not to continue to tomorow, but I believe the contents of that reading will need to be digested on it's own.