Monday, March 17 Exodus 17:1-7Clearly life in the desert was difficult for the wandering Israelites; understandably, they complained mightily to Moses. At one time, complaints arose about the lack of bread and meat. So God gave the people manna and quail to eat. In today’s text, people quarrel about the lack of water. So God has Moses strike a rock and bring forth a freshet in the desert.Two points can be derived from these stories. First, people grumbled a lot. Second, God addressed their grumbling. Like our forebears, we are likely to complain a lot too. After all, we are hungry and thirsty about a lot of things.Complaining may get things off our chest. In the end, though, it is better to quit griping and begin recognizing our blessings. After all, we have been given the bread and water of life. Let us eat, drink, praise God and live.We give you thanks, O God, that through water and the Holy Spirit you give us new birth. Cleanse us from sin and raise us to eternal life in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Posted on: Mon, 17 Mar 2014 08:04:14 +0000
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