The Law of Manna

 Manna is a combination of five elements: people, intelligence, risk, resources, and capital.  The following are the laws of manna: 

- manna is given in exchange for prayer (A.S.K) and worship
- manna is produced and provided by God from heaven
- manna is brought to us in close proximity 
- manna is received as a finished product.  Seed nor animial farming is required
- we have to labor for the manna 
- manna is stored in a hidden place and is released in daily dosages according
to the need and purpose of the person recieving it
- God provides instruction and purpose on what to do with manna
- manna is God's presence.  Manna feeds glory (Exo 16:10), favor, rest and test our ability to remain loyal to his instruction (Exo 16:4)
- manna helps to restore and maintain a healthy culture among the people (Exo 16:9)
- conversely not having enough manna leads to silent bitterness
- God controls the life within the manna.  He has the ability to destroy or increase it's life at will
- manna expires either at the point at which it is eaten or at a designated time
- we are demendent upon manna and must receive it on a daily basis or we will perish
- God requires credit for providing the manna
- Quail are sent in the evening and they cover the camp.  In the morning dew remains over the camp.  The dew fades away it leaves the bread that appears like thin flake frost on the desert floor 
- manna comes with an orientation to instruct the user how who delivered the goods and how to best use the goods also an explanation of what happens if not consumed properly 
- their is always more value to the manna than what is advertised.  In other words everyone knows manna as bread but in fact a hidden value is the meat that was provided from the quail
- manna is not kept in scarce supply.  With God's help it is made readily available and abundant 
- God will multiply the ability of manna when we choose to stay in his presence and enjoy his rest
- even the quail take rest
- the rule of taking no more than three pounds each day was more than generous and everyone had no problem with compliance
- people receive manna when they reach a place spiritually when they reach a place of acknowledging that they are dependent upon God
- in other words manna is used as a tool to bring people closer to Christ Jesus.  People are more likely to accept Christ when they are feeding from his manna over what he is saying
- make the front door about Christ his manna not his word.   God's presence is laced in the manna and the fruit of the digestion is his word.  According the last supper Christ Jesus body is the bread and the cup is his word
- our discernment and God's grace all sufficient when we choose to operate within the law of his instruction Exodus 16:18
- manna has an optimal time of usage, timing is crucial Exodus 16:21
- mystery is an essential aspect of the manna experience.  For example how did the quail arrive to the camp as they are not made for migration.  Much of God's nature or his presence is not meant or is available for explanation or understanding.  Hence the name Manna, what is it?
- manna is understood but not clearly explainable
- we are to expect the unexpected from God's manna.  We define manna in today's market as people, capital, risk, intelligence, and resources
- manna is created to equalize the market.  Each person shall have their daily allotment according to their individual need
- God's presence is eternal however his manna is not.  In time all manna expires therefore do not hold onto it with a tight fist
- Manna expresses life through various stages starting out as dew, hardens, then softens on it's way to melt if the temperature is high enough.  Or will spoil with maggots if left past a day.  Also it will melt away if left untouched too long in the field.  Manna has a optimal time for usage. 
- On average with God's grace each person is given 40 years to plow and toil starting around age 20 and ending around 60 (Exo 16:35)
- Be grateful for the manna God gives you and be careful not to lust for more than what he has provided from his own will.  For He might give you an abundance of riches that turns out to absent of his presence.  This is what it means when Jesus states in Rev 3:18 'I counsel you to buy from me gold refined in the fire, so you can become rich...' Numbers 11

Exodus 16; numbers 11

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The Life the Legacy of Mr. Walter Colvin

On Saturday October 21, 2017 my relationship with my best friend Mr. Walt took a big turn when without so many words he let me know that he truly felt like he was dying.  Between that point to his death on Friday December 8th we went from confirmation that he had stage four cancer, to a family meeting in which he and his wife Barbara Colvin informed us that he had maybe six months to live, to him barely having life in body after Thanksgiving.

Mr. Walt's last week and half of life to this past weekend was undoubtedly the most grief I have ever experienced.  I had the privilege of getting to know Mr. Walt very well due to our connection of my wonderful marriage of his youngest daughter Kayla of now 18 years.  All together I had a great relationship with Mr. Walt for over 20 years.  Mr. Walt was very passionate about giving advice as he long for 'young' people to succeed.  The purpose of this journal entry is to list the lessons I have learned from Mr. Walt based both in his guidance as the closest father I have ever had and his life in general.  These are principals that I will lean on and attribute then to his life:

- always save money

- get into a career that is steady and provides opportunity for advancement

- use your career to build wealth, i.e real estate being an example

- address the people sown in your life that are easy for you to neglect.  Go out of your way to love them and take the lead in helping them be accepted by the group

- use your God given leverage to help others arise to and above the status you have achieved

- get your house in order long before the doctor says to get your house in order

- people love a friendly smile and a friendly person

- love displays when one cares and ask about the uncommon interest of the other

- process grief don't stuff it or hold on to it.  Face grief head on then let it out but be sure to let it go

- being present counts, it counts for a lot

- home is special.  Make it special no matter what season you are in 

-  truly the greatest gift is to be loved and to give love

- partner with reputable construction vendors and write contracts with them that protect your interest of quality of work and staying on schedule 

These are the lessons I recall from my father thus far.  I will continue to up date this list as I can recall them. 

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