Manna for Your Morning

Are not five sparrows sold for two copper coins? Yet not one of them has [ever] been forgotten in the presence of God. Indeed the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Do not be afraid; you are far more valuable than many sparrows. — Luke 12:6-8 (AMP) Don't believe the lies of the enemy. No matter how hopeless situations may appear, we are never forgotten by our heavenly Father. He knows everything there is to know about us and He still loves us  and sees the best in us. Psalm 139:17 (NLT) says, How precious are your thoughts about me, O God. They cannot be numbered! No need to fear or be anxious because we are under His constant care and attention. For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. (Jeremiah 29:11)

But the Lord said to him, “Go, for he is a chosen vessel of Mine to bear My name before Gentiles, kings, and the children of Israel. — Acts 9:15 (NKJV) A vessel is a hollow container used to hold something. Just as Saul was chosen, you are vessel, chosen by God that His Holy Spirit may dwell in you. Without the Spirit of God living inside of us, we are all empty vessels. Before He formed you in the womb, the LORD knew you (Jeremiah 1:5). He created you on purpose and with a purpose. You are not a mistake and God has not forgotten about you. Let us be vessels for honor, sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared for every good work (2 Timothy 2:21).

Nathanael said to Him, “How do You know me?” Jesus answered and said to him, “Before Philip called you, when you were under the fig tree, I saw you.”  — John 1:48 (NKJV) No matter what you are under today, Jesus sees you too! Don't think He has forgotten about you. The Lord is aware of whatever weighs heavy on your heart. He knows every situation you face and He was there before you even knew it was coming. The righteous person may have many troubles, but the LORD delivers him from them all (Psalm 34:19). And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose (Romans 8:28). Persevere and let God perfect that which concerns you. He will take all your pain and suffering and use it to fulfill a higher purpose and bring glory to His kingdom. Amen!

Many are the woes of the wicked, but the LORD’s unfailing love surrounds the one who trusts in him.  — Psalm 32:10 (NIV) As we totally trust in the LORD and acknowledge that He is our sole source, we are continually surrounded by His lovingkindness and mercy. Whether we turn to the right or to the left, we find that His love is still there, no matter which direction we go. When we live in reliance on His unfailing love, we close the door to any doubt. We never doubt His goodness, we never question the good plans He has for us, and we never doubt His ability or willingness to take care of us. With the unfailing love of the Most High, we will never be neglected, abandoned or forgotten. Give thanks to the LORD for his unfailing love!

You are all around me—in front of me and in back of me. You lay your hand on me. Such knowledge is beyond my grasp. It is so high I cannot reach it.  — Psalm 139:5-6 (GW) The reassuring presence of the LORD goes before us and in back of us. Even in the storms, remember, you have not been abandoned nor forgotten. Our heavenly Father is with you and He is working for your good. With His powerful arm, He protects us on every side. His hand of blessing is upon us, to give us a future filled with hope.

Can a virgin forget her ornaments, or a bride her attire? Yet My people have forgotten Me days without number.  — Jeremiah 2:32 (NKJV) Have you forgotten your God, days without number? Do you go days without giving God a thought? When we turn aside from following the LORD, we go after empty things which cannot profit or deliver, for they are nothing (1 Samuel 12:21). Does Jesus ever have preeminence in your life? He is more important than football games, your children's sports, shopping, etc? Instead of just fitting God in wherever we can, let's build our lives around God.