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Mar 02, 2015 / Bible Study / 2 COMMENTS
Today’s Scripture
“And the Lord heard everything they said” (Numbers 11:11).
It’s easy for us to complain; often times we are faced with situations that are less than desirable. However, often times complaining indicates a self-centered focus or a rejection of God’s provision. Carnal (physical) complaining is not honored by God; in fact, the Bible says it makes him angry. The older generation failed to enter the Promised Land because of their unbelief. Like the Israelites, when we disbelieve in God’s ability to provide and care for us, our unbelief robs us of blessing too.
Are you wandering in a “wilderness,” failing to truly trust God for all things, living outside of the land, or are you entering in to your promised land, able to trust God through all things and all circumstances, making full use of the Holy Spirit’s power in your life? Where are you today?
I’d never noticed that the “rabble” were outsiders following the Israelites and that they were the ones who incited the complaining. And also, I had never thought about the fact that they had herds and flocks they could have eaten if God had allowed it.
Like everyone else, I struggle with complaining when things don’t go as I expected. Today’s lesson is a good reminder that God doesn’t want to hear complaining when He’s providing His perfect will for our lives! Thank you for the reminder to ask for more filling of the Holy Spirit.
And I was surprised that Joshua wasn’t from the line of Judah. I guess I just assumed he would be!
This is one of my favorite lessons as it is a helpful reminder to stay positive and focus on God’s blessings.