Joshua 5:12
And the manna ceased on the morrow after they had eaten of the old corn of the land; neither had the children of Israel manna any more; but they did eat of the fruit of the land of Canaan that year.
Just prior to this, Joshua led Israel in the crossing of Jordon. Twelve stones were taken from the Jordan River to be strategically placed as a memorial of God’s protection and provision.
Up to this point God had provided this extraordinary gift of manna to sustain Israel for 40 years. Their next step of faith was to conquer the land of Caanan in a most unconventional way – march around Jericho once quietly for six days and then seven times on the seventh day and then shout?
Can you imagine what was going through their minds? Where would their next meal come from? This is crazy! What in the world is he thinking?
Maybe God ceasing the manna was just what Israel needed to spur them on in their next step of faith. Many times I have looked back in my life once through the trial and I think if God hadn’t allowed — I may have not taken that next step of faith.
Thankful that Joshua had the courage and faith to lead Israel to face their giants and conquer the land of Jericho. Biblical history gives me courage to conquer the mountains in my life.
If it seems that God has ceased the manna in your life, take time to see if maybe God wants you to trust Him to help you take the next leap of faith in your life. God will never leave you nor forsake you (Hebrews 13:5-6).
