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Morning and Evening

February 14, Morning

C. H. Spurgeon · Modern retelling

"And his allowance was a continual allowance given him of the king, a daily rate for every day, all the days of his life." — 2 Kings 25:30 · KJV

Jehoiachin was not sent from the king's palace with a store to last him for months; his provision was given as a daily pension. In this he well pictures the happy position of all the Lord's people. A daily portion is all that a man really needs. We do not need tomorrow's supplies; that day has not yet dawned, and its wants are as yet unborn. The thirst we may feel in June need not be quenched in February, for we do not feel it yet; if we have enough for each day as it comes, we shall never know want. Enough for the day is all we can enjoy. We cannot eat or drink or wear more than the day's supply of food and clothing; the surplus only gives us the trouble of storing it and the anxiety of guarding against a thief. One staff helps a traveler, but a bundle of staves is a heavy burden. Enough is not only as good as a feast, but is all that the greatest glutton can truly enjoy. This is all we should expect; to crave more is ungrateful. When our Father does not give us more, let us be content with His daily allowance. Jehoiachin's case is ours: we have a sure portion, a portion given us by the King, a gracious portion, a perpetual portion. Surely here is ground for thankfulness. Beloved Christian reader, in matters of grace you need a daily supply. You have no store of strength; day by day you must seek help from above. It is a very sweet assurance that a daily portion is provided for you. In the Word, through the ministry, by meditation, in prayer, and in waiting on God, you shall receive renewed strength. In Jesus all needful things are laid up for you. Then enjoy your continual allowance; never go hungry while the daily bread of grace is on the table of mercy.