Moses and Ungratefulness

The story of Moses leading the Israelites out of Egypt had always stuck with me. I have often wondered what it must have been like during those days. How incredibly awesome it must have been to see all ten plagues fall upon Egypt, a profound demonstration of God’s power and wrath. Then God continued to show up in a big way by the pillar of light by day and pillar of fire by night. Father provided the Israelites with Angel’s food to eat as well as quail. When the people complained time after time and cried out and each time God gave them what they asked for. It’s easy for me to read the passages and think, how could so many people be so clueless. If I was there, there would be no way I would be missing the Pharos measly onions and watermelon. Not when God gave me angels food!

Then God humbles me and reminds me of the truth. Much like in the days of Moses in the desert, I too have been delivered from oppression. And just like the Israelites, I too have a habit for growing complacent and ungrateful. My house for example, was something I prayed for, for what seemed like a long time. Having a house is definitely a blessing but some days it feels too small. I forget how badly I once wanted my home and within a couple years I am already wanting more.

I doubt that I would have been any different if I was the one walking through the dessert. It is sad really; how well God provides for me yet how many of those blessings  do I actually cherish? I woke up today. I have a sound mind, good health, financial stability, a house full of every modern admitemily. My children have never gone hungry or gone without. So many blessings  yet I have barely scratched the surface compared to the multitude. I am confident that I am not the only who struggles with such things. So here is a gentle reminder to not be a grumbling Israelite.