Food from Heaven
Lisa M. Samra Our Daily Bread Ministries https://odb.org/ All rights reserved-Published with permission Food from Heaven Bible in a Year : 1 Chronicles 7–9 John 6:22–44 The Lord said to Moses, “I will rain down bread from heaven for you.” Exodus 16:4 Today's Scripture & Insight : Exodus 16:4–5, 13–18 In August 2020, residents of Olten, Switzerland, were startled to find that it was snowing chocolate! A malfunction in the ventilation system of the local chocolate factory had caused chocolate particles to be diffused into the air. As a result, a dusting of edible chocolate flakes covered cars and streets and made the whole town smell like a candy store. When I think of delicious food “magically” falling from the heavens, I can’t help but think of God’s provision for the people of Israel in Exodus. Following their dramatic escape from Egypt, the people faced significant challenges in the desert, especially a scarcity of food and water. And God, moved by the plight of the people, p