Scripture to Read: Exodus 16:1–7
Yesterday, we saw how God miraculously provided Moses with a tree that Moses threw into the water, and the water became sweet to drink. But then God had Moses tell the Israelites this in Exodus 15:26, “If you will give earnest heed to the voice of the Lord your God, and do what is right in His sight, and give ear to His commandments, and keep all His statutes, I will put none of the diseases on you which I have put on the Egyptians; for I, the Lord, am your healer.” God gave the Israelites an incredible promise and reminded them that He alone is “Jehovah-Rapha,” “the Lord who heals.” Then God brought them to “Elim where there were twelve springs of water and seventy date palms, and they camped there beside the waters” (Exodus 15:27). God’s provision was abundant and overflowing. Then, God led them to the wilderness of Sin just 45 days after being delivered from Egypt. What did the Israelites do? They started grumbling against Moses and Aaron because they were hungry. Again, did they seek God’s face? Did they ask Moses and Aaron to seek God’s face? No, they started thinking about how they had bread and meat in Egypt. Did they even mention their slavery in Egypt? NO! All they could think about was that they had food in Egypt! What does God do? He pours out His abundant grace and promises to provide them with bread from heaven. Grumbling is sin; that is why God reminds us not to grumble in Philippians 2:14–15.
Challenge & Application
· In what ways does God provide for you each day, and how do you show your gratefulness to our Lord for His abundant provision?
· How can you help other believers who struggle with grumbling begin to see God’s miraculous provision for them each day?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!