161. Hidden Manna
Revelation 2:17b To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna.
The third promise to the overcomer: Hidden Manna. The overcomer is a believer, and he will be given hidden manna to eat. Manna is supernatural nourishment like the bread of life Himself. The manna is supernatural not only in its nature but also in its origin; it is from heaven; it is miraculous and its presence cannot be explained by natural means. Manna is daily bread and it is fresh every morning; it will be available new every day and it will be enough for the day, but manna can’t be stored up and kept for more than a day (unless God makes exceptions, like Sabbath Days).
God gives us what we need for the needs of every day as the needs arise, and it will always be enough. It seems that the Lord wants us to come to Him on a daily basis to be renewed and strengthened; He doesn’t want us gathering and feeding once in a while and expect that to last. He wants to be in daily contact with us because He loves us and because we need Him. He promises to meet us and feed us, and we will always have the strength needed for every situation.
The manna is hidden. This doesn’t mean we have to find it, but that it works and feeds in hidden ways and means; we can’t always see how God is working and what He is doing, for it is hidden. For this reason we need to believe the promise: we will be given manna to eat when we need it whether we see it or not. It is also hidden from other people; others will not be able to see the source of our strength. When others see our strength they will have to ask us for the reason for the hope that is within us. The invisible Jesus who lives within must be witnessed to, and we are privileged to tell others how we have hope and where we get the strength.
Gather and eat the hidden manna Jesus gives by receiving the promises of His Word morning by morning. He will not fail.