God's Glory Church

And Moses answered them: “This is the bread that the Lord gave you to eat.” — Exodus 4:15 p.m

Once the residents of the Swiss Olten were surprised to see chocolate flakes falling from the sky. Soon the whole city was covered with them. The ventilation system of a local chocolate factory has failed, throwing a huge amount of chocolate shavings into the air and littering the surrounding area with tasty treats.

But no matter how delicious chocolate is, it does not provide all human needs. But many years ago, God sent the Israelites perfect food from heaven. As they traveled through the desert, they began to complain about their rations, which were meager compared to the Egyptian variety. In response, God said: “Behold, I will rain down bread for you from heaven” (Ex. 16:4). Every morning, when the dew dried, white flakes remained on the grass and the ground. About two million Israelites collected these flakes, as much as they needed for the day. All forty years that they wandered in the desert, God supernaturally provided them with manna.

We know almost nothing about the manna, except that “it was white like coriander seed, and its taste was like dough in honey” (v. 31). It may not have been as attractive as chocolate, but it showed God’s concern for His people. In addition, manna points to Jesus Christ, who called Himself “the bread of life” (John 6:48). The Lord sustains earthly life in us and gives us eternal life (v. 51).

How has God cared for you? What effect did Jesus, the “bread of life” have on you?

Father God, thank You for taking care of my greatest need through Jesus Christ and for supporting me every day.

Author: Kirsten Holmberg