Issue 1760 – Contentment – June 27, 2025
Yesterday, I wrote on the subject of bread. That got me thinking about the miracle of manna in the wilderness.
In Exodus, we read about the deliverance of God’s people from slavery in Egypt, being brought across the Red Sea on dry land, and their journey in the wilderness. In Exodus 16, the people are complaining that God brought them into the desert to die of hunger.
God tells Moses that He will provide bread from heaven, but it will come with a test.
Then the LORD said to Moses, “Behold, I am about to rain bread from heaven for you, and the people shall go out and gather a day’s portion every day, that I may test them, whether they will walk in my law or not. On the sixth day, when they prepare what they bring in, it will be twice as much as they gather daily.” So Moses and Aaron said to all the people of Israel, “At evening you shall know that it was the LORD who brought you out of the land of Egypt, and in the morning you shall see the glory of the LORD, because he has heard your grumbling against the LORD. For what are we, that you grumble against us?” And Moses said, “When the LORD gives you in the evening meat to eat and in the morning bread to the full, because the LORD has heard your grumbling that you grumble against him—what are we? Your grumbling is not against us but against the LORD.” Exodus 16:4-8
If you know the story, many of the people did not follow God’s instructions, and it wasn’t long before they were complaining again.
People are fickle and grow easily discontented. One moment we’re praising God, the next we’re complaining about the way He answers our prayers, or our brothers and sisters in the Lord.
How do we find contentment?
The first step is humility.
The reward of humility and the fear of the Lord are riches, honor, and life. Proverbs 22:4
“God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” James 4:6b
Secondly, we need a heart and mind reset.
Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Philippians 4:8
We turn our hearts to thankfulness.
…whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Colossians 3:7
Are you discontent? If so, it’s time for an attitude adjustment.
God is good even when we don’t appreciate Him. He’s worthy of praise for that alone.
Turn to the Lord in humble repentance. Remember the good things He has done and praise Him thankfully.
May we be thankful followers of the Lord.
Be blessed
Hallelu Yah / Praise God
Kevin
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