What does Exodus 16:17 Mean?

Context Summary

The manna was typical of Christ. See John 6:31-34. He came down from heaven to bring God's life within the reach of man. It is not enough that God has made so rich and plentiful a provision for us; we must appropriate it by our daily prayer and faith. Our Lord calls Himself "the bread of life," not only to teach us what He is in himself in relation to our soul-need, but to remind us that He must be inwardly appropriated, fed upon, and made part of our very selves. Only so can He impart strength and joy to our hearts. It was not enough that the manna, sparkling like pearls in the morning sunshine, laid within their reach, the Israelites must gather it. The dew speaks not only of the Holy Spirit, but of the dawn. There is no time like the early morning for fellowship with Jesus! You cannot have too much. Gather all you may, you will have none to spare; but if you are pressed with needful duty, a little of Christ will go a long way, you shall have no lack. [source]

Chapter Summary: Exodus 16

¹  The Israelites come to Sin, and murmur for want of bread
⁴  God promises them bread and meat from heaven, and they are rebuked
¹³  Quail and manna are sent
¹⁶  The ordering of manna
²⁵  It was not to be found on the Sabbath
³²  An omer of it is preserved