Trials in the Wilderness
Now when they came to Marah, they could not drink the waters of Marah, for they were bitter. Exodus 15:23
As the Children of Israel traveled in the wilderness, they came upon a crisis by any definition. There was no water available. There were millions of people that were thirsty. When they finally came upon water, it was undrinkable. They complained against God as we likely would. Moses interceded for them and God made the bitter waters sweet.
How do we handle a crisis? With worry? Complaint? How many times have we witnessed the love of God in our lives, but still find ourselves doubting His goodness? No doubt more often than we would care to admit.
God reminds us that He and His love are unchangeable. He always wants the best for us. The best for us is to be with Him in heaven, and God does not want anything getting in the way. We know the love of God is genuine and deep. The same God who sacrificed His Son for sinners to save souls will lovingly provide for all our needs.
Lord, forgive us when we complain. Lead us to trust in Your goodness.