Footprints for Pilgrims - 246

 
The Israelites were to gather the manna every man according to his eating. (Exo. 16:16.) The appetite governed the amount collected. How strikingly true this is of the believer! We all have as much of Christ as we desire—no more, and no less. If our desires are large, if we open our mouth wide, He will fill it.... On the other hand, if we are but feebly conscious of our need, a little only of Christ will be supplied.