Prayer & Fasting Devotional | Day 5
17 The Israelites did as they were told; some gathered much, some little. 18 And when they measured it by the omer, the one who gathered much did not have too much, and the one who gathered little did not have too little. Everyone had gathered just as much as they needed.
Exodus 16:17-18
Exodus 16:17-18
The Israelites were in the Wilderness. At first, grateful to be free, to be alive, not being chased by the enemy and knowing there was a God in heaven that heard their cries and saved them. Yet, that didn’t last long, soon they started complaining. They wanted what had been even though that meant slavery. They longed for what they had before not even realizing and maybe even forgetting the miracles they witnessed and that they were seeing a miracle everyday. Think about it- Everyday manna was falling from heaven. Everyday miracles. God provided every morning, just enough! There was no lack. And then on Saturdays they collected a double portion. (Vs 22). Because of honoring the sabbath, because of obedience-double. God wanted them to trust Him to take care of them, not trust their own abilities, not trust in themselves but IN HIM. It takes faith to believe that doing less produces more. God desires to give a double portion. THat doesn’t mean more work, it means more trust and obedience. We don't have to make things happen, we just need to trust in God.
20 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, 21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.
Ephesians 3:20-21
Ephesians 3:20-21
There are everyday miracles happening around us all day everyday. Ask God for eyes to see in the spirit. And instead of complaining about what was or what you wish …start being grateful and put your trust in the God of everyday miracles. (Jeremiah 32:27 - Acts 19:11-12)
25 Jesus did many other things as well. If every one of them were written down, I suppose that even the whole world would not have room for the books that would be written.
John 21:25
John 21:25
Prayer: God thank you for miracles that happen everyday. I submit my life, my heart, my desires to you and trust you completely. Give me eyes to see even when I am weary. Even when I am hurting. Even when I don’t understand, give me eyes to see. I trust that you are working. I trust that you are in control. And I want to see you more than anything else.
Application:
Application:
- Identify things/areas you lack or complain about. Submit them to God. Ask Him to help you trust Him completely with these.
- Is there something God has asked you to do and you haven’t been obedient? What steps can you take to walk in obedience to what He has asked?
- Make a list this week of everyday miracles. Open your spiritual eyes- you will be surprised at what you see!
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THANK YOU, Jesus, for healing.