The Christian's Journey #15

Introduction: When we reach a place of "wilderness" in our lives, the LORD sees and hears our complaint. He will provide that which we need, and amazingly, He provides in such a way we know it could have only been Him.

Wilderness of Sin

Text: "Marvellous things did he in the sight of their father, in the land of Egypt, in the field of Zoan." Psalm 78:12-32

1. The Account:
• Exodus 16
• Numbers 33:11-12
2. The Details:
• This wilderness is a narrow plain which stretch along the eastern shore of the Red Sea for several miles toward the southern part of the Sinai Peninsula.
• Israel murmured while resting here when the corn which they had brought from Egypt had run out.
• God sent manna in abundance. Quail and water were also provided in following days of their journey.
3. The Application: - manna means "What is it?"
• to teach us that man does not live by bread alone (Deut 8:3)
• to prove the Israelites (Deut 8:16)
• to instruct them with His spirit (Nehemiah 9:20)
• to remind them of His covenant (Hebrews 9:4)
• to sustain them (Joshua 5:12)
• because they asked (Psalm 105:40)
4. The Recommendations:
• Choosing that God is to follow and to take what comes with it. 
• Read Psalms 148, 150 to stay strong (to praise the Lord)

Conclusion: No matter how long or how severe your wilderness may be, we have a God who, despite our murmuring and complaining, sees our needs and provides for them in His own wonderful, miraculous way. Learn the lessons He has for you along the way. Remember His provisions. And let His "manna" sustain you.

GB Essie