Jehoiachin wasn't sent away from the king's palace with months of provisions packed up. No—he received his food as a daily pension. And herein he pictures perfectly the happy position of all the Lord's people!

A daily portion is all we really need. We don't need tomorrow's supplies—that day hasn't dawned yet, and its wants are still unborn. The thirst you'll suffer in June doesn't need quenching in February, for you don't feel it yet! If we have enough for each day as it arrives, we shall never know want.

Sufficient for the day is all we can enjoy. You cannot eat or drink or wear more than one day's supply of food and clothing. The surplus? It only gives us the care of storing it and the anxiety of watching against thieves. One staff aids a traveler, but a bundle of staves is a heavy burden. Enough is not only as good as a feast—it is all that the greatest glutton can truly enjoy.

This is all we should expect; a craving for more than this is ungrateful. When our Father doesn't give us more, we should be content with his daily allowance.

Jehoiachin's case is ours! We have a sure portion, a portion given us of the King, a gracious portion, and a perpetual portion. Here is surely 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 waiting upon 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.