Wednesday, November 19, 2014

JIM CAIN

Good Morning!

Now the rabble that was among them had a strong craving. And the people

of Israel also wept again and said, “Oh that we had meat to eat! We

remember the fish we ate in Egypt that cost nothing, the cucumbers, the

melons, the leeks, the onions, and the garlic. But now our strength is dried

up, and there is nothing at all but this manna to look at.” Numbers 11:4-6

There are few things in life more repulsive than ungratefulness. Whether

it’s a spoiled child screaming for more or an adult who is unappreciative of

another’s giving – ungratefulness is ugly! Remember God’s provision of

manna for the Israelites in the wilderness? This food appeared every

morning, except on the Sabbath, enough to feed the nation. If the Lord had

not produced the manna, people would have starved.

Oddly enough, the people weren’t thankful. They bemoaned that the “fish

they ate in Egypt cost nothing”-nothing but their freedom.

Gratefulness should abound when we witness God’s provision in our lives.

Next time you are compelled to complain about something, like your job,

family, or anything in between, look at it in the light of God’s provision.

Don’t complain about your manna!