I know not what awaits me

One thing that perturbs me the most is the seemingly lack of faith the Israelites had when crossing the desert.  Miracle after miracle took place and yet it would seem in just a few days they were all forgotten.  It is only a matter of minutes that I realise my own pride and wishful thinking of my own actions and how little I remember the hand of God in my life.

Then the Lord said to Moses, “Behold, I am about to rain bread from heaven for you, and the people shall go out and gather a day’s portion every day, that I may test them, whether they will walk in my law or not.  – Exodus 16:4  ESV

The one miracle that sticks in my mind is the miracle of bread from heaven. Jesus used this analogy to describe Himself as the Bread of Life, the Living Bread. I must accept the same challenge in my life, I must accept Jesus in as my Bread each day, I must know what it is to feed on the Bread of Life before I begin any day.

 And he said, “See that you are not led astray. For many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am he!’ and, ‘The time is at hand!’ Do not go after them. – Luke 21:8  ESV

The only time that I can be led astray is when I do not meet with Jesus everyday. I know that when times are bad, it is easier for me to accept ready solutions to my problems. I believe more in the promises of those solutions – they basically mean good times – and how unfortunate for me that those words replace – good news.

The Israelites ate the Bread from heaven and still died. Jesus is offering me Himself, the Bread of heaven, the Bread of Life, in Him there is life. My choice is Life.