Bibledoorajar: Just Enough

     On yesterday I participated in a big family feed. Food was cooked by various members and placed before the entire group to eat. Every adult had appropriation on their mind because one member had just been advised by his M.D. to leave off most salt. Dishes were a bit different from usual since they were flavored with salt free herbs and spices. The patient appropriated his plate differently from the rest because he was the most conscious of his situation. However, all the adults were aware because we all had heard the wisdom in the M.D.'s message.
     When God sent the manna, he was clear as to how it should be appropriated. In short, the manna would only last for a portion of time and the people would need to appropriate it again. They could not gorge on today's meal and expect it to last nor could they store it up for future use for it would decay too rapidly.
     Just about every Sunday, our preacher speaks of how good it is for us to be together in order to appropriate the spiritual food we each have to share with each other. He places great value on what occurs in our class, as we gain from mutual insight of the spiritual food being discussed. But he frequently challenges us to not try to live on that day's appropriation, but rather to study the scriptures throughout the week for further nourishment. We hear the wisdom of that challenge, but often we fail to pursue the necessary appropriations throughout the week. It is a spiritual challenge for all of God's people. Poor eating, poor living. Good nutrition, vigorous life. What's on your spiritual menu this week? Eat just enough to be blessed. Have some more tomorrow.