How can we remember God's past provisions in our daily lives today? Setting the Scene “Moses said, ‘This is what the LORD has commanded: “Let an omer of it be preserved for the generations to come, so that they may see the bread I fed you in the wilderness when I brought you out of the land of Egypt.”’ ” One jar of manna, kept in plain sight, proved God’s faithfulness to every Israelite who passed the tabernacle. The Lord still invites us to build similar reminders today. Why Remembering Matters • Scripture treats forgetfulness as dangerous: “Be careful not to forget the LORD who brought you out of Egypt” (Deuteronomy 6:12). • Remembering fuels worship: “Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits” (Psalm 103:2). • It strengthens faith for tomorrow: “This I recall to mind, therefore I have hope” (Lamentations 3:21-23). Practical Ways to Remember God’s Provisions • Tangible Tokens – Keep a small “manna jar”: a box, jar, or shelf where you place items linked to answered prayer—hospital bracelets, paid-off bills, milestone photos. – Like the twelve stones from the Jordan (Joshua 4:7), each object preaches, “He did it before; He’ll do it again.” • Written Records – Maintain a gratitude or prayer journal. Date each entry so future rereads track God’s timeline. – Index answered prayers in the back; watching the list grow builds expectancy (Psalm 105:5). • Spoken Testimony – Share stories at meals, small groups, and family gatherings (Psalm 78:4). Spoken memory keeps truth alive beyond a single generation. – Record short videos or voice memos; future you—and future children—will need them. • Scripture & Song – Memorize verses tied to specific rescues. Pair them with worship songs so melody locks truth in the mind (Colossians 3:16). – Create playlists titled “Ebenezer”—reminders that “Thus far the LORD has helped us” (1 Samuel 7:12). • Calendar Rhythms – Set annual “feast days”: the date of a healed illness, a job provision, or a salvation anniversary. Celebrate with a special meal, just as Israel kept Passover. – Use weekly Sabbath to look back on the previous six days, naming at least three evidences of God’s care. • Communion – Jesus said, “Do this in remembrance of Me” (Luke 22:19). Each Lord’s Supper ties the ultimate provision—Christ’s body and blood—to every lesser daily need. Linking Manna to Daily Bread • The jar testified that God met Israel’s physical hunger; Christ teaches us to pray, “Give us this day our daily bread” (Matthew 6:11). • As manna arrived each dawn, God’s mercies are “new every morning” (Lamentations 3:23). Look for today’s portion without fretting over tomorrow’s. • Leftover manna spoiled when hoarded (Exodus 16:20). Trust that yesterday’s miracles prove God’s character, not that we must stockpile assurances. Closing Encouragement Every stone, journal line, song, or celebration becomes a modern manna jar. Fill them freely. When doubts whisper, open the lid and look again: the God who provided then is still providing now—and He always will. |
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