The Manna Ceased by Kirk Hunt
And they ate of the produce of the land on the day after the Passover, unleavened bread and parched grain, on the very same day. Then the manna ceased on the day after they had eaten the produce of the land; and the children of Israel no longer had manna, but they ate the food of the land of Canaan that year.
After 40 years of nomadic life, the Israelites were entering a new chapter in Canaan. Having finally arrived in the land promised to the patriarchs, the provision of the manna ceased. After their first meal eaten directly from the promised land, God ended the provision directly from heaven.
God had more than adequately proved His ability to provide for His people. The literal food from heaven ended so that there could be no confusion. Israel would now have to cope with His provision, given in a different format.
Israel would grow and harvest their own food in Canaan. The lessons and reassurances of the manna were no longer needed. Israel would now have to provide more of the work, like regular people, in getting their sustenance.
Chapters and seasons in our lives have different conditions and provisions. In the raw wilderness, God provided food daily. In Canaan, Israel would have a more active role.
The different chapters of your life has different conditions and provisions. God is always your provider. Sometimes, He expects you to help
Think: God always provides. Sometimes, I have to help.
Pray: “Lord, help me to be thankful for Your provision, regardless of the format.”
Copyright © March 2025, Kirk Hunt
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