What does "leave none of it until morning" teach about God's commands? Setting the Scene Exodus 12:10 – “Do not leave any of it until morning; if any is left till morning, you must burn it.” (See the parallel with daily manna in Exodus 16:19.) What the Phrase Reveals about God’s Commands • Complete obedience – nothing trimmed, nothing added. • Urgent obedience – acted on immediately, not delayed. • Daily dependence – trusting Him for tomorrow’s portion instead of hoarding. • Purity in worship – avoiding corruption or decay in what is offered to God. • Confidence in sufficiency – His provision is perfect for the moment. Lesson 1: Complete Obedience, Nothing Held Back • Deuteronomy 12:32 – “See that you do all I command; do not add or subtract.” • God did not say, “Leave a little if convenient.” He specified zero leftovers. • The people’s role was to follow every detail, affirming that every word from God is authoritative. Lesson 2: Urgency and Readiness • Exodus 12:11 connects the command with eating “in haste; it is the LORD’s Passover.” • Delayed obedience would undermine the night’s rescue and the call to depart quickly (v. 31-33). • John 14:31 – Jesus models this urgency: “Rise, let us go.” When God speaks, His servants move. Lesson 3: Daily Dependence on God • The manna command echoes the same principle: “Let no one leave any of it until morning” (Exodus 16:19). • Matthew 6:11 – “Give us today our daily bread.” Hoarding says, “I’m not sure God will show up tomorrow.” • Lamentations 3:22-23 – His mercies are “new every morning,” inviting fresh trust each day. Lesson 4: Holiness and Purity • Anything left overnight would decay, a picture of corruption. • Burned leftovers kept the Passover meal undefiled. • Romans 12:1 – we present our bodies “a living sacrifice, holy,” not half-consumed or spoiled offerings. Lesson 5: God’s Provision Is Always Sufficient • Each household was to take “according to the number of people” (Exodus 12:4). • Whatever He provides fits the need exactly; there is no excess because there is no lack (Philippians 4:19). • 1 Corinthians 5:7-8 – Christ, our Passover Lamb, is perfectly sufficient; nothing more is required for salvation. Putting It into Practice Today • Treat every word of Scripture as non-negotiable. • Act promptly when God’s Spirit applies a command—don’t wait until “morning.” • Trust God for tomorrow’s needs instead of stockpiling worry or self-reliance. • Offer Him undivided devotion, keeping your life free from the decay of lingering sin. |
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