February 4, 2012

When God’s Provision is NOT Enough

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Numbers 21:4-5 – And they journeyed from mount Hor by the way of the Red sea, to compass the land of Edom: and the soul of the people was much discouraged because of the way. And the people spake against God, and against Moses, Wherefore have ye brought us up out of Egypt to die in the wilderness? for there is no bread, neither is there any water; and our soul loatheth this light bread.

As the children of Israel journeyed, they became discouraged. Then the people spoke against God and Moses concerning their journey out of Egypt and their lack of bread and water. They said they loathed the light bread (manna) being given unto to them. From there, the Lord sent fiery snakes among the people and many of them died. In His mercy after Moses’ intercession, the Lord instructed Moses to make a fiery serpent on a pole so that those that were bit could look at it and live (Numbers 21:7-9).

In viewing their circumstances, here are six things we can learn:

(1) Discouragement produces complaining.

(2) Complaining fails to acknowledge the blessings in your life.

(3) Complaining will cause you to reject God’s will and assignment for your life.

(4) Complaining will cause you not to bring glory to God.

(5) Complaining will spread a rebellious attitude and spirit throughout your heart and mind and in the lives of those around you.

(6) Complaining may ultimately keep you from eternal life with the Lord.

When discouragement wants to set in, look up to God rather than looking at what you don’t have. Delight yourself in the Lord and not provisions (Psalm 37:4). Cast your cares unto the Lord and He will sustain you (Psalm 55:22).

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