The Gathering of Manna, by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, wikigallery, CCL
Meditation
Saturday, Ordinary 25, Proper 20 continued the theme of following the will of God from yesterday’s lesson. The Psalmist shared the importance of following the law and how obedience played out in the great rewards and deeds of God’s intervention throughout the history of the Jews.
The Old Testament lesson in Exodus addressed the Sabbath day’s needs. God had given clear instructions about collecting the manna and quails for each family member—enough for one day and no more. Most obeyed the rule and only collected enough for the day. Some of the Children of Israel thought they would be clever and save some for the next day. To their surprise God was serious in expecting his rule to be obeyed. There were consequences of their disobedience: the food had rotted and became infested with worms and maggots.
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