Manna for Your Morning

“ How long will you go limping between two different opinions? If the LORD is God, follow him; but if Baal, then follow him. ” — 1 Kings 18:21 (ESV) As long as we are torn between following the LORD or following the things of this world, we are limping, unable to walk and run as God intended. The Message Bible says: “How long are you going to sit on the fence?” Sitting on the fence is painful. Choose today, to follow the LORD. He formed your inward parts and knit you together in your mother's womb. (Psalm 139:13) He has all the days ordained for you written in His book (Psalm 139:16). Choose to follow the LORD our God, He is the One who goes with you. He will never leave you nor forsake you. (Deuteronomy 31:16) Follow the LORD, who demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. (Romans 5:8)

And the LORD restored Job’s losses when he prayed for his friends. Indeed the  LORD  gave Job twice as much as he had before. — Job 42:10 (NKJV) Job lost everything and greatly suffered with painful boils, all over his body. But Job persevered through the adversity and prayed for his friends, who had made many accusations against him. Then, God restored him. The LORD blessed the latter part of Job’s life more than the former part (Job 42:12). After his troubles, Job lived one hundred and forty years, and saw his children and grandchildren for four generations (Job 42:16). In the midst of whatever circumstances come our way, may we remember to take our eyes off of ourselves and pray for our friends, family, co-workers, neighbors, etc.