Exodus 16:8
8 Also Moses said, “This shall be seen when the LORD gives you meat to eat in the evening, and in the morning bread to the full; for the LORD hears your complaints which you make against Him. And what are we? Your complaints are not against us but against the LORD.”
Moses leads the mass body of Israelites out of slavery by supernatural means. God moved heaven and earth to save their lives. And when they finally come to a place of freedom, they rejoice and complain all in one breath.
Lest we judge them too harshly, we can be guilty of the very same thing. I have done it more times than I care to admit. I misplace my keys on occasion. I search all over creation for them. Finally, I cry out for help from on High (God). The keys eventually come out of hiding. I rejoice and promise to pay better attention to them in the future. My wallet decides to go missing. Never mind I had something to do with it, I murmur and complain about it like it’s all God’s fault.
Life is more complex than keys and wallets, but the principle remains. It never pays to bite the hand that feeds you. To fuss and moan about all that’s wrong is selfish and rude to the One who loves you most. It doesn’t mean each day will be filled with Christmas cheer. It just means the One who holds the world in his hands will never ever forget about you. Wait on Him and you will see He knows what’s best for you and me.
Reading through the Bible: January 23, 2012
Exodus 16-18 http://www.blueletterbible.org/reader/daily/generic.cfm
