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Talking to Jesus

DAY 17 OF 28

The story of manna from heaven is a powerful reminder of God's provision and faithfulness. In Exodus 16, we read about the Israelites who were wandering in the wilderness, hungry and thirsty. They began to grumble and complain, questioning God's plan for their lives. In response, God provided them with manna, a type of bread that would sustain them throughout their journey. The manna from heaven was a miracle, a divine provision that came directly from God. Each day, the Israelites would wake up to find the ground covered in a fine, flaky substance, which they could gather and eat. It was a daily reminder of God's grace and love for His people, a tangible expression of His care and concern for their needs. Yet, there was more to this story than just the physical provision of manna. It was also a test of the Israelites' faith and trust in God. They had to learn to rely on Him completely for their sustenance. They had to trust that He would provide for them day by day. And so, they were instructed to gather only enough manna for that day, with the exception of the Sabbath, when they could gather enough for two days.

As we reflect on this story today, we can see how it applies to our own lives. Like the Israelites, we too are on a journey, a journey through life that is often filled with challenges and uncertainties. We may face hunger and thirst, both physically and spiritually, and we may be tempted to grumble and complain, or question God's plan for our lives. But the story of manna from heaven reminds us that God is faithful, that He is always with us, and that He will provide for our needs. We can learn to trust Him completely, rely on Him day by day, and to let go of our worries and fears. We can learn to live in the moment, to be present to the needs of the day, and to trust that God will take care of tomorrow. So let us embrace the miracle of manna from heaven, and let us learn to trust in God's provision and faithfulness each and every day of our lives.

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Talking to Jesus

Prayer is a foundational practice of our faith and is essential to building an intimate relationship with God, but its often difficult to know how and where to start. This four-week series unpacks exactly what it looks like to live a life filled with prayer today by highlighting Jesus's own journey with prayer, dependence on God, and the importance of hearing His voice in our day-to-day lives.

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