Manna (3)—Enough for Everyone - All The LORD is near Daily Devotionals for 2026

This is the thing which the LORD has commanded: “Let every man gather it according to each one’s need, one omer.”
Exodus 16:16

Manna (3)—Enough for Everyone
The subject here is the manna, God’s food for his people, Israel, during their long journey through the desert. For us, it is Christ, “the living bread that came down from heaven” (Jn. 6:51). He is the food that God gives us for the inner man during our journey on this earth.

“This is the thing which the LORD has commanded.” Therefore, let us pay attention because God addresses the word to us. And let us not underestimate the importance of this food! The well-being of our soul depends on it. “Gather it!” Feeding on Christ cannot be done in passing or “on the go,” as it were. It is a matter of intensive study of details: His deeds and words in the Gospels, His various characteristics, names, and titles. Little by little, they will come together and form a picture, a very beautiful picture. Collecting takes effort—it requires bending down—but even in this effort there is blessing.

“Every man” was to gather. The time available is different for everyone, but this is where we are the same: we are all still on the journey, which is why every believer needs Christ as nourishment! Christ has united each one of us with Himself, so each of us can only find our resources in Him.

“According to each one’s need.” This is where we differ: the believing student has other needs than the housewife; a missionary has other needs than a retiree. But it is always Christ Himself. Let us allow the Lord to give us the appropriate food that gives us joy and strengthens us!

Frank Ulrich

Our Lord, our Life, our Rest, our Shield,
Our Rock, our Food, our Light;
Each thought of Thee doth constant yield
Unchanging, fresh delight.

J. G. Deck