Provision

Israel’s escape from Egypt while embraced whole heartedly by the Israeli’s came with unforeseen difficulties. As they traveled through the desert they discovered firstly that there was no water supply, and secondly no food provision.

Throughout this experience the Israelites complained about their lack of sustenance. God miraculously provides water for them in a variety of ways, and also cause both bread and meat to come down from heaven. Genesis 16:34 indicates that they ate manna from heaven for fourty years. While one might think it preposterous to eat the same thing for fourty years, this sustained provision holds a powerful insight for us.

God’s divine provision is able to sustain you and I through the good and the hard times. Moses had to cry out to God before God provided the necessary provision. You may be lacking provision either for yourself or for those you care about. God wants to be that stable source of provision. Fourty years, the Israelites did not have to worry about food or drink, God freely gave.

For fourty years, God was consistent. For four decades he continued to give, day in, day out. For an entire generation, God’s goodness never ceased to be displayed as He physically sustained the children of Israel.

Be persuaded today that provision comes from God. Access that provision through crying out to God. 2 Corinthians 8 reveals God’s intent for provision. As you receive, also give. Thus once you have received provision, freely give. As you do God’s provision will effect not just you, but those around you just as the manna did in the time of Moses.