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August 18, 2008
Daily Bread
"Give us this day our daily bread."
Matthew 6:11
Jesus often reminded His followers not to worry. He told them not to be anxious about
tomorrow's needs or potential problems (Matt. 6:25). Rather, Jesus stressed a daily reliance
on the Father, who provides for His children day by day.
As the Israelites wandered in the desert, they had no way to get food. Miraculously, God
provided manna that appeared on the ground each morning. God's provision was sufficient for
one day at a time. Each day the children of Israel received fresh manna as a tangible
reminder of God's love for them. If they attempted to store it for the days to come, they
found that it had spoiled by the next day. It was impossible to stockpile God's provision,
because God wanted them to trust in Him, not in their pantry. God's grace was sufficient for
each day.
God wants us to trust Him daily with our needs. This trust does not make us poor planners or
careless with our futures, unprepared to face what may come. Rather, it keeps our relationship
with the Lord in its proper perspective as He reminds us daily of our dependence upon Him. God
is aware of what tomorrow will bring and how we should prepare for it. He knows the problems
we will face, and He has already make provision for us to overcome them. He asks us to trust
in Him daily. Our faith in Him today cannot substitute for our trust in Him tomorrow. If we
walk with Him closely today, we will be in the center of His will tomorrow.
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