The Israelites have escaped Egypt and are being led by God in the desert. They are hungry and complain against Moses and Aaron, saying they were better off as Pharaoh’s slaves. God hears their complaints and provides manna and quail, with specific instructions to ensure everyone has enough, testing the Israelites’ trust in God for their survival.

Today’s passages demonstrate that God is a generous provider, even if God’s provision isn’t always in the way we would expect or choose. How can we learn to trust in God for enough and ensure God’s provision is shared fairly?