The Greatness of God

Exodus 16:6 So Moses and Aaron said to all the Israelites, "In the evening you will know that it was the Lord who brought you out of Egypt,"

These are the words that preceded God providing manna and quail for the Jewish nation while they wandered the desert. This act from God not only showed His providence, but it also showed His greatness. I cannot imagine what it must have been like to wake up and find your food for the day lying on the ground. And then to only gather what was needed for the day and await the next morning for the next day's portion. It is so ingrained in me to prepare for the future. I am constantly thinking ahead and assessing the situation. This future thinking of mine is related to everything in my life, not just what I will eat. It becomes all consuming at times as I try to plan ahead and be prepared. Ultimately, no matter how much I prepare, God is in control. He uses situations in my life where all of the planning and preparation in the world would not have gotten me ready for what happened. I have to trust in Him. Planning is a good thing. Thinking about the future is a good thing. It's when this planning and preparation becomes all consuming and void of God's hand that there is an issue. This verse is just a good reminder for me that God is in control and He is prepared for what lies ahead of me. I need to trust in Him, His providence and His greatness.

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