These chapters in Numbers left a great impact on my heart. Starting from chpater 11 through 14 we read about the poeple of Israel complain about their hardships. They begin complaining about the manna that God has been providing for them, meanwhile reflecting about what they used to have back in Egypt. It amazes me to think that after what God has done for the poeple before their very own eyes they would still request for their old lifestyle back. I myself am guilty of this very same heart. I often forget of the marvelous thing Gods has provided me with, an amazing loving Wife, roof over my head, beautiful family, and most of all important his loving salvation. We tend to think as christans that once we begin a realtionship with God, its like I give 50% and God gives 50%. But we tend to forget that we don't deserve even salvation! That's right we don't but God was gracious enough to gives us that. Just like with the people in the wilderness He gives us what we need, and we begin to remember our old lifestyle just remember it was a lifestyle in slavery in which we have been freed from.
Prayer: Lord, please help me to not forget where you have brought me from. Help me to reflect on the freedom of your salvation. Forgive me when I complain about my circumstances. Help me to have a contempt heart towards every aspect of my life, in your loving sons name Jesus Christ, Amen.
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