And we complain

Do me a favor, list out the top 3 things you complain about. Mine would go like this -

1. My Salary 
2. My Job
3. Every other thing

Yes I know, I'm worse than your average complainer :) Then read this verse -

Then the people of Israel set out from Mount Hor, taking the road to the Red Sea to go around the land of Edom. But the people grew impatient with the long journey, and they began to speak against God and Moses. “Why have you brought us out of Egypt to die here in the wilderness?” they complained. “There is nothing to eat here and nothing to drink. And we hate this horrible manna!”  Numbers 21:4,5 NLT.

Notice the progression? The long and weary journey resulted in impatience. Next came loss of faith, hence the question -  “Why have you brought us out of Egypt to die here in the wilderness?”. Then came the loss of gratitude - They complained about the manna God had given them. You see, God did not bring them into the wilderness to die, he was taking them to Canaan - the promised land. Neither did he intend to give them manna for ever, no, it was a food for the interim period. Even at that they were provided water and meat - from the birds.

Are we any different from these guys? Do we not lose focus from our destination and grow impatient with the journey? Do we not doubt God's plan for our lives. Do we not complain about His merciful interim blessings? Concentrating on the discomfort of your present situation can make you lose track of your destined future. Start giving thanks for everything instead of complaining today. Do not lose your patience, faith or gratitude.