September 28, 2022 – Daily Bread Devotional for Today | Wednesday Daily Devotions Reading
September 28, 2022 – Daily Bread Devotional for Today
TOPIC: Hidden Manna from Jesus
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SCRIPTURE READING: Revelation 2:12-17
12 “To the angel of the church in Pergamum write:
These are the words of him who has the sharp, double-edged sword. 13 I know where you live—where Satan has his throne. Yet you remain true to my name. You did not renounce your faith in me, not even in the days of Antipas, my faithful witness, who was put to death in your city—where Satan lives.
14 Nevertheless, I have a few things against you: There are some among you who hold to the teaching of Balaam, who taught Balak to entice the Israelites to sin so that they ate food sacrificed to idols and committed sexual immorality. 15 Likewise, you also have those who hold to the teaching of the Nicolaitans. 16 Repent therefore! Otherwise, I will soon come to you and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth.
17 Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who is victorious, I will give some of the hidden manna. I will also give that person a white stone with a new name written on it, known only to the one who receives it.
Daily Bread Devotional KEY VERSE:
“To the one who is victorious, I will give some of the hidden manna.” — Revelation 2:17
September 28, 2022 – Daily Bread Devotional MESSAGE
Whenever we read from the book of Revelation, it’s important to keep in mind that it is full of symbolism. It isn’t meant to be read literally, and if we try to read it that way, we will run into many difficulties.
In this passage, the apostle John is writing down a message from Jesus to a church that needs to hear encouragement as well as a warning. The bottom line is this: Stay true to God’s Word. Don’t get distracted by other slick ideas that might lead you in directions where you can get defeated and discouraged. Keep your eyes on Jesus! Whoever does this will be victorious, and whoever is victorious will be given “some of the hidden manna.”
“Hidden manna” is probably a reference to the manna that was placed in the ark of the covenant (Exodus 16:33-34; Hebrews 9:4); this reminded the people that God was present with them in every situation. This manna was some of the bread sent from heaven, a reminder of God’s abundant provision to his people in their need. It was a sign of God’s generous hospitality and God’s presence. It also pointed to Jesus’ coming to save us and give us new life.
Jesus’ offer of “hidden manna” reminds us that he is the bread of life (John 6:32-35). So let’s keep our eyes on Jesus and trust that he will help us stand firm in faith, no matter what challenges may come.
September 28, 2022 – Daily Bread Devotional PRAYER
Lord Jesus, our eyes are fixed on you. We trust you to give us all we need in every situation, that we may remain true to your name. Amen.
Today Devotional written by Julia Prins Vanderveen; works and lives in Vancouver, British Columbia, with her husband, Trevor, and their three sons. Julia has served as a copastor with Trevor at a church in Vancouver. She is a campus pastor and a humanities teacher at the Vancouver Christian School. September 28, 2022 – Daily Bread Devotional for Today