Kingdom Manna

Found

Matthew 6:10, “Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.”

In heaven there is no question of who is in command

and the angels are free to minister wherever You call.

In heaven there is no hesitation upon demand

of need and the angels respond to each request immediately.

In heaven there is no challenge to obey and the

angels act in faithfulness to serve the Master as messenger.

On earth we quarrel over who is right

and bind ourselves in continuous dispute.

On earth we demonstrate ingenious

ways to stall and act with reluctance.

On earth we argue and second-guess

each nudge creating rifts in loyalties.

On earth we wonder why our Lord’s kingdom does not come.

Why we wait upon His promises. Why we wait for His return?

Psalm of Worship: Psalm 143:10

Teach me to do your will, for you are my God.

Let your good spirit lead me on a level path.

Kingdom Manna

Hour

Matthew 13:52, And he said to them, “Therefore every scribe who has been trained for the kingdom of heaven is like the master of a household who brings out of his treasure what is new and what is old.”

Memories pieced from fragments: a baby’s soft nightshirt, a birthday ribbon, worn denim jeans. A snip here and a rip there. Combined with new cloth, fresh appliqués and fluffy padding. A gift quilt stitched with love to commemorate a shared past, and beginning dreams.

We gaze at the heavens, a brilliant display, breathtaking every time. Formed in ancient days. Stargazers old and new forged together under God’s canopy.

Message within God’s word. From Adam’s days stretching onward. Founded on Jesus. Language multiplied into countless translations. Old truths: justice, righteousness, mercy, love. New opportunities. Fresh formed today.

Weave Your treasures into my life Lord, as I study Your scripture. Stitch Your words into my heart and mind and will so that out of me each day will come Your love.

Psalm of Worship: Psalm 33: 5-6

He loves righteousness and justice;

the earth is full of the steadfast love of the Lord.

By the word of the Lord the heavens were made,

and all their host by the breath of his mouth.