Joshua – CadreMen Press

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.

Joshua 5:11-12 NKJV

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.”

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You Are A Great People by Kirk Hunt

And Joshua spoke to the house of Joseph—to Ephraim and Manasseh—saying, “You are a great people and have great power; you shall not have only one lot, but the mountain country shall be yours. Although it is wooded, you shall cut it down, and its farthest extent shall be yours; for you shall drive out the Canaanites, though they have iron chariots and are strong.”

Joshua 17:17-18 NKJV
Please also read Joshua 17:14-18

The tribes of Ephraim and Manasseh saw themselves as a powerful and numerous folk. As a great people, they felt they deserved more land than they had been assigned. Joshua immediately gave them an additional plot of valuable land. All they had to do is remove the occupants and possess the land.

Has God blessed you? Then you are a great people. Possess your assignment.

Of course, there is the challenge of clearing the land of obstacles and adversaries. There is the risk of battles with the enemies. There is the hard work of making the land productive.

“Delay and difficulty are not denial.” Great stature and high position requires great tasks and challenging assignments. God makes His men and women great so He can give them extraordinary assignments.

He has made you powerful and blessed. All you have to do is use His blessing for His assignment. Take possession of your assignment.

Think: You are a great people. Possess your assignment.

Pray: “Father-God, give me the strength and skill to possess my assignment.”

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