Exodus 15:26 KJV, “And said, If thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of the Lord thy God, and wilt do that which is right in his sight, and wilt give ear to his commandments, and keep all his statutes, I will put none of these diseases upon thee, which I have brought upon the Egyptians: for I am the Lord that healeth thee.”
Ellen G. White, The Spirit of Prophecy The Great Controversy Between Christ and His Angels and Satan and His Angels, Vol 1, 1870, Ch 19, P 221, Steam Press, Battle Creek, MI: “The children of Israel seemed to possess an evil heart of unbelief. They were unwilling to endure hardships in the wilderness. When they met with difficulties in the way, they would regard them as impossibilities. Their confidence in God would fail, and they could see nothing before them but death.”
Sister White, p. 223 continues, “The unbelief and murmurings of the children
of Israel illustrate the people of God now upon the earth. Many look back to them, and marvel at their unbelief and continual murmurings, after the Lord had done so much for them, in giving them repeated evidences of his love and care for them. They think that they should not have proved thus ungrateful. But some who thus think, murmur and repine at things of less consequence. They do not know themselves. God frequently proves them, and tries their faith in small things; and they do not endure the trial any better than did ancient Israel.”
Sister White adds, “Many have their present wants supplied, yet they will not trust the Lord for the future. They manifest unbelief, and sink into despondency and gloom, at anticipated want.”
Psalm 103:1-3 KJV, “Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits. Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases.”
Luke 9:23 KJV, “And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.”
Let us put a stop to our gloomy forebodings by remembering the goodness and faithfulness of God the Father and His Son, Jesus Christ, daily. At least three times Israelites chided and complained to Moses while denying the Lord’s faithfulness due to the lack of water and each time God provided.
Today instead of being ungrateful put in forbearance. Instead of anger put in patience. Instead of thoughts of hunger put in self-control. Instead of murmuring put in praise to Jehovah Emmanuel. Let us then give thanks with a grateful heart!
Sincerely in the Blessed Hope.
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