Picture this: every single day, for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, you eat the exact same food. Not for a day. Not for a week. For forty whole years! That actually happened to God’s people, the Israelites, when they were traveling through the desert. Every morning, a special food called “manna” appeared on the ground like dew. It was a little white flake that tasted like honey, and it was the food God gave them fresh, every single day.

The word “manna” actually means “What is it?” because they had never seen anything like it! God sent it down from heaven to keep His people fed and strong on their long journey. They didn’t have to grow it or buy it. God just provided it, day after day.

Later, Jesus said something amazing. He called Himself “the Bread of Life”! He meant that just like our bodies need food every day, our hearts need Jesus every day. And the way we “feed” on “the Bread of Life” is by spending time with Him—reading His Word, praying, and remembering His love. A little bit every day keeps our hearts strong and growing.

Take Action: Make a plan to “feed” your heart every day this week, just like the Israelites gathered fresh manna each morning. Here’s how: pick a time that works for you (maybe right after breakfast or right before bed), and read just one short part of the Bible each day (even a few verses counts)! You could start with the book of John to learn about Jesus, the Bread of Life. A little bit every day adds up to a strong, growing faith!