Num
11:1-3 (NIV) Now the people complained about their hardships in the hearing of
the Lord, and when he heard them his anger was aroused. Then fire from the Lord
burned among them and consumed some of the outskirts of the camp. 2 When the
people cried out to Moses, he prayed to the Lord and the fire died down. 3 So
that place was called Taberah, because fire from the Lord had burned among
them.
NOTE: I wonder what
the hardships were. They had food,
shelter, clothing, and security. They
were no longer slaves serving harsh Egyptian taskmasters, and yet they complain
of hardships. I wonder if the real story
is that everyone complains of their lot in life--we are never satisfied--the
grass is always greener somewhere else.
The answer to a complaining spirit is a "thankfulness." Counting your blessings may be an old adage
but it has a lot of wisdom. Father,
thank you for my home, my family, the food, my job, my work office, my hobbies,
my ministry, my areas of service, my opportunities to impact others, and so
much more that you have given to me that I do not deserve.
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