The Gift of Today
Posted by Dion Todd May 8th, 2024 1,421 Views 23 Comments
They traveled from Mount Hor by the way to the Red Sea to go around the land of Edom. The soul of the people was very discouraged because of the journey. The people spoke against God and against Moses: "Why have you brought us up out of Egypt to die in the wilderness? For there is no bread, there is no water, and our soul loathes this disgusting food!" Numbers 21:4–5 WEB.
The Israelites slowly marched towards the promised land. It was only an eleven-day journey, according to Deuteronomy 1:2. However, it took them forty years because of their bad attitudes and disobedience. They were continually grumbling things like, "I am thirsty!", "Where is the food" and "Are we there yet?"
When God did provide food for them, they hated it. They despised manna, the bread from heaven! Numbers 11:6 tells us: "but now our whole being is dried up; there is nothing at all except this manna before our eyes!"
While they were busy complaining, God led them around and around the same mountain until they all perished. The complainers never entered the promised land, for all died in the wilderness. Their children were allowed to go there later with Joshua and Caleb.
It is human nature to want to get where we are going. We set out to go somewhere and just want to get there. We are always looking at tomorrow: When the weekend comes, we are going to… When our vacation comes, we are going to… When we retire, we are going to… We are often so focused on the future that we ignore what is happening around us today.
Remember this: Your life is happening now while you are on this journey. Your attitude and how you react to events will determine how long it takes you to reach your goals. Delight yourself in the Lord, and then He will give you the desires of your heart. Enjoy this day while it is still today, lighten up and laugh a little. Keep a positive attitude. Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That is why it is called the present.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I thank You so much for the food You have provided me. I appreciate it. Thank You for all that You do for me. Thank You that I am still breathing today. I am not ashamed to say that my help comes from You, Lord. I am truly grateful. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
Note: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your request to God.” (Philippians 4:6-7) ~ If you have a prayer need, we are here for you! We and the prayer team are ready to lift you up at our private prayer page: RHM Prayer Network
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Liesel aka lisa Wardle commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Gift of Today
5 months ago
AMEN and AMEN and AMEN!!! Thank you my Lord and my God, You are so good to me despite of myself! Thank you for answering my prayers all in Your good time, thank You for letting me feel Your holy presence, thank you for giving me my family and all the loved ones in the past, thank you for accepting me as Your adopted child in the spirit of adoption through the precious blood of Jesus Christ, thank you for everything . . . . . . . .
Lynn Brown commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Gift of Today
5 months ago
Amen! Thank You for this beautiful day!
Debi Burton commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Gift of Today
5 months ago
Heavenly Father, I thank You so much for the food You have provided me. I appreciate it. Thank You for all that You do for me. Thank You that I am still breathing today. I am not ashamed to say that my help comes from You, Lord. I am truly grateful. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen! ❤️
Yvette York commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Gift of Today
5 months ago
Amen Good Morning Everyone
Shara Abel commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Gift of Today
5 months ago
So true, thank you for this uplifting devotional.
Cathy Webb commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Gift of Today
5 months ago
Thank you for the present of today, Lord! Praising You for your goodness!
Dan Remley commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Gift of Today
5 months ago
This hits home for me. My past is something I try to learn from. My present I have just recently focused on like I have never before. My parents are getting older and so am I. I have my children and grandchildren with me as well. My point is I really focus on the fact that we are all still here enjoying life together. We are together a lot,and I really try to take it all in and smile. In these times the Holy Spirit moves me. So many feelings go through me. I feel so happy and grateful. The Holy Spirit moves me to tears of joy. It's a wonderful feeling. Thank you Father and Jesus our savior. Amen❤️
David Krull commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Gift of Today
5 months ago
Amen. Thank you Jesus. Thank you Jesus.
Marisa Jackson commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Gift of Today
5 months ago
Amen!! Amen!! Amen!! Alleluia!! Amen!! 🙏❤️🙏
Schalk de Beer commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Gift of Today
5 months ago
Yes, amen Lord, I am grateful.
Scott Riegelmann commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Gift of Today
5 months ago
Amen I am truly grateful Father for without you watching over me I wouldn't have made it this far
Tom Eoff commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Gift of Today
5 months ago
Just what I needed for today . A reminder to enjoy today. Thank you