Philippians 4:11
“Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content:”
The children of Israel grumbled and complained a lot! They were upset at Moses for leading them out of Egypt because they ran out of food. God sent manna. Then they wanted meat, so God sent quail. They wanted water, so God told Moses to strike a rock, and out flowed water. They set spies into the Promised Land, and only two of the twelve had a good report. Today the Life Journal reading was from Exodus 14-15. Israel refused to go into Can
aan; the land flowing with milk and honey; the land where grape clusters were so big, it took two men to carry them.
It is very easy for us to look at the children of Israel and boast, “If we had been there, we would have seen all the things that God had done for them.” Our view is hindsight and we know that hindsight is 20/20. I would submit to you that many times I act the same way.
I am so blessed, and yet, I always want more and complain that I don’t have enough. The picture here of my son and me is one of my favorites because we are having such fun and seem so content.
Today, Lord, I want to be content with what I have. Please let people see You, Lord, when they look at me. Please let people see a grateful Christian, not a grumbler or complainer. Show me how to walk in contentment and grace. In Jesus Name, Amen!
