Exodus 16:1-12
The motif of the people grumbling is a major theme of the wilderness journey. This incident had to do with a lack of food. I wouldn’t be happy either. And in times of adversity it is understandable to regret the direction that took you to the trouble; but there’s probably more here than just a natural response to hard circumstances. The passage itself doesn't seem very sympathetic to the people. Why not?
We’ve just been through some very powerful passages in which God has displayed his power and purpose on behalf of the people in a big way. The grumbling would suggest that those things never happened. That is a lack of trust and affront to the Lord, especially when they cynically cry out that they would rather go back. What does God do? He just responds to their expressed need.
Next time: What’s manna?
Prayer:
Great God, thank you that you do not hold our lack of trust against us, but just persist in showing us your care. You surely do not take our lack of trust lightly; that just makes your grace all the more amazing. Through Christ. Amen.
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