Finding Faith in the Unknown
As a parent, I’ve learned that sometimes the simplest moments can hold the greatest lessons. I recall a particular afternoon when my daughters, aged two, five, and seven, were bursting with energy and curiosity. I decided to channel that enthusiasm into a fun adventure, drawing inspiration from the biblical story of Moses and the manna.
A Wilderness Trek Through the House
I invited my girls to join me on a journey through our home, dressed in sheets and sandals, just like the Bedouins of old. As we wandered from room to room, I encouraged them to play along, complaining of hunger and begging for food, just as the Israelites did in the desert. When we reached the den, I urged them to look up, hinting that manna might fall from the ceiling at any moment.
Doubts and Wonders
My two-year-old, Sara, was fully immersed in the game, but my older daughters, Jenna and Andrea, had their doubts. “How can manna fall from the ceiling?” they asked. I smiled, knowing that their questions echoed those of the Israelites in the wilderness. “How can God feed us in this desolate place?” they wondered. I reassured them, just as God reassures us, “Look up, and trust that I will provide.”
A Surprise from Above
As we stood in the den, I flipped a switch, and vanilla wafers rained down from the ceiling fan blades, where I had secretly placed them earlier. Sara squealed with delight, while Jenna and Andrea looked on in amazement. When they asked how I managed the miracle, I explained my simple trick. But in that moment, I realized that God’s answer to our prayers often works in a similar way. He knows our itinerary, our needs, and our doubts. And at the right time, He provides.
Trusting in God’s Provision
As we face our own uncertain futures, we can draw comfort from God’s promise to provide. Just as He fed the Israelites in the wilderness, He will meet our needs, too. As Matthew 6:33-34 reminds us, “Give your entire attention to what God is doing right now, and don’t get worked up about what may or may not happen tomorrow. God will help you deal with whatever hard things come up when the time comes.” When we trust in His goodness and provision, we can face tomorrow with hope and confidence, knowing that He has our backs – and perhaps even a few vanilla wafers waiting in store.
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