When the Israelites wandered the wilderness, they became hungry. The Lord provided nourishment for them by raining down manna from heaven. They were commanded to gather only what they needed for the day (Exodus 16:4).
Just as we must feed our physical bodies daily, we must also feed our spiritual bodies; especially as we wander this wilderness called earth (for we know that this is not our home, for our eternal Promise Land awaits us). As He did for the Israelites, God provided manna from heaven over two thousand years ago to give us daily nourishment today for our spirit-man. This manna is Jesus, who is the bread of life (John 6:35) and the Word made flesh (John 1:14). And, just as the Israelites had to go out and gather daily manna, we must do the same through prayer (Matthew 6:11) and reading the Word. This page is dedicated to sharing with you the bits of manna that I collect; as the Lord so graciously provides. May you find food and nourishment for your spirit-man as you read Michele’s Manna!
Are you having difficulty forgiving someone who wronged you in some way? Have you ever wronged anyone before and needed forgiveness? When you realize your sin, it’s easier to forgive others of theirs.
Positioning oneself to hear from the Lord takes time! Especially when the pressure is on. It takes time to quiet your anxious mind. It takes time to let go of your worst fears. It takes time to set aside the desire to do things your way.
Most Christians know that their highest calling, other than loving God, is to love one another. The problem is that many have learned to pretend to love; perhaps even deceiving themselves into thinking this pretense is genuine.
“Brethren” refers to fellow believers, other Christians, the children of God. Satan hates those who belong to God for many reasons and he constantly accuses them.
Having a good relationship with someone cannot be one-sided with the occasional Sunday meeting. It can’t be cultivated with church programs or the many areas you may serve in. A good relationship must be developed through regular and daily conversation.
Consider promises God has birthed in your heart that haven’t yet been fulfilled. Do you feel cheated? Did you get the short end of the stick? Does it seem like you didn’t get the same opportunities that others received? The Lord may very well be saying to you the same thing Joshua said to Ephraim and Manasseh,
Some might think it crazy to talk to yourself, but there are studies that actually show it’s good for mental and spiritual health. King David understood this long before anyone ever thought to research it.
When flattering opportunity (or any opportunity for that matter) presents itself to you, and the crowd loves you as they offer up accolades in unison, consider the possibility that it doesn’t necessarily mean this opportunity is God’s will for you.
Just as many college students are taking finals this week, many of us are going through spiritual tests. These tests often feel even more stressful and difficult. How so?
How many of you have allowed someone else to convince you HOW to do something that they, themselves, are unwilling to do? It’s time to remove the heavy armor that the “Sauls” in your life have convinced you to put on.
