“I have heard the grumblings of the sons of Israel; speak to them, saying, “At twilight you shall eat meat, and in the morning you shall be filled with bread; and you shall know that I am the Lord your God.””
—Exodus 16:12

After God delivered the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, He led them to the Promised Land through the wilderness. Along the way, the people began to grumble about not having enough to eat, and God responded to their complaints by supernaturally meeting their needs.

You may know the story. God provided quail in the evening, and supernatural manna appeared on the ground each morning. This happened six days a week for forty years. God provided for the Israelites in this way the entire time they wandered in the wilderness. When they entered the Promised Land, the supernatural manna stopped. But while they were in the wilderness and had no other means of support, God fed them with heavenly manna and divinely supplied meat.

This happened thousands of years ago. But I want you to know that God will do the same for you. You may not receive manna and quail, but when you face wilderness experiences, God will meet your needs. Remember, Jesus said not to worry about what you will eat or what you will drink because your Father knows you need these things; if you just seek Him first, He will supply all your needs (Matt. 6:25–33).

The apostle Paul wrote that the Old Testament, the Tanakh, was “written for our instruction, upon whom the ends of the ages have come” (1 Cor. 10:11). One of the things we learn from the Old Testament is that God supernaturally provides for His people. God provided for the children of Israel when they were wandering in the wilderness, and He will provide for you. Beloved, you can trust Him.

Father God, thank You for being my provider. As I seek first Your kingdom and Your righteousness, I trust that everything I need will be added to me. Even during wilderness seasons when You seem far away, I know I can trust You. You said You will never leave me nor forsake me. Thank You, Father, for supplying all my needs according to Your riches in glory.

Rabbi Kirt A. Schneider, Rivers of Revelation (Lake Mary, FL: Charisma House, 2020), Used by permission.