“They gathered manna every morning.” — Exodus 16:21

Labour to maintain a sense of thine entire dependence upon the Lord’s good will and pleasure for the continuance of thy richest enjoyments. Never try to live on the old manna, nor seek to find help in Egypt. All must come from Jesus, or thou art undone for ever. Old anointings will not suffice to impart unction to thy spirit; thine head must have fresh oil poured upon it from the golden horn of the sanctuary, or it will cease from its glory. To-day thou mayest be upon the summit of the mount of God, but He who has put thee there must keep thee there, or thou wilt sink far more speedily than thou dreamest. Thy mountain only stands firm when He settles it in its place; if He hide His face, thou wilt soon be troubled. If the Saviour should see fit, there is not a…

window through which thou seest thelight of heaven which He could not darken in an instant. Joshua bade thesun stand still, but Jesus can shroud it in total darkness. He can withdrawthe joy of thine heart, the light of thine eyes, and the strength of thy life; inHis hand thy comforts lie, and at His will they can depart from thee. Thishourly dependence our Lord is determined that we shall feel and recognize,for He only permits us to pray for “daily bread,” and only promises that“as our days our strength shall be.” Is it not best for us that it should beso, that we may often repair to His throne, and constantly be reminded ofHis love? Oh! how rich the grace which supplies us so continually, anddoth not refrain itself because of our ingratitude! The golden shower neverceases, the cloud of blessing tarries evermore above our habitation. O LordJesus, we would bow at Thy feet, conscious of our utter inability to doanything without Thee, and in every favour which we are privileged toreceive, we would adore Thy blessed name and acknowledge Thineunexhausted love.

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Producer: Todd Adkins
Voice Artist: Ian Cullen