Ever not know where you are headed? Have you experienced putting your trust in the Lord, not knowing what the future held?

Moses led the nation of Israel out of Egypt. Their future was full of unknowns as they crossed the desert on their way to the Promised Land. When they grumbled about food, God provided quail and something they named “manhue” or manna which literally translates, “What is it?”

This “What is it?” was a blessing of bread rained down from heaven. God told Moses, “… in the morning you will be filled with bread. Then you will know that I am the LORD your God” (Exodus 16:12b).

The manna came with special instructions and would be a test for God’s people. They were told how much to gather and when. Their daily nourishment required depending on God. If they doubted what He said and gathered manna their own way, the result was stinking maggots. Whoops!

I love that no matter how much they gathered, they all had the right amount. No one had too little or too much. One day at a time, Israel would depend on God to provide and so should we.

God wants us to know that He will provide for us. When we trust and live in obedience, He will fill us and we will have what we need.

The wisdom of Proverbs says, “Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD” (Proverbs 16:20).

Let’s replace our worry and striving with walking in obedience and trusting the One who knows all.