Today’s Reading: Exodus 16-19
I wonder. The subject of a conversation the other night was grumbling or complaining. That is kind of the impression I get about Israel-a bunch of grumblers. But I can relate. The desert is not my favorite place and it generally does not make me happy. I prefer my forests with cool mountain streams and plenty of shade. What gets me is that God has just done these truly amazing things, first in the plagues and then at the Red Sea and they accuse Him of bringing them out of Egpyt to kill them. I wonder what it takes for us to trust God?
As often happens, this thought brings to mind something that happened during Jesus’ walk on earth. "So Jesus said to him, 'Unless you people see signs and wonders, you simply will not believe.’” (John 4:48) The people of Israel had all sorts of signs and wonders and yet they still did not trust God. I wonder what it takes for us to believe and then to trust?
As often happens, this thought brings to mind something that happened during Jesus’ walk on earth. "So Jesus said to him, 'Unless you people see signs and wonders, you simply will not believe.’” (John 4:48) The people of Israel had all sorts of signs and wonders and yet they still did not trust God. I wonder what it takes for us to believe and then to trust?
May grace abound,
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