Exodus 16:8a Moses also said, “You will know that it was the Lord when he gives you meat to eat in the evening and all the bread you want in the morning, because he has heard your grumbling against him.
Somehow, for some reason, I convinced myself somewhere along the way that I could not show negative emotions with God. As you might imagine, that led to a lot of resentment on my part. How can I have a close relationship with someone who only sees my happy face? It’s not sustainable, even in our relationship with God.
Exodus 16:8b Who are we? You are not grumbling against us, but against the Lord.”
News Flash: God is bigger than our feelings. It took me until I was well into my 30s to fully embrace that, but it is true. God is bigger than any emotion I have and express. He can handle my anger, fear, frustration, misery. He will not turn His back on me because I emote. He will not kick me out of the Kingdom because I don’t keep my feelings in line.
Exodus 16:9 Then Moses told Aaron, “Say to the entire Israelite community, ‘Come before the Lord, for he has heard your grumbling.’ ”
Precious Savior, Thank You that You are bigger than my feelings and that You want all of my–not just the shiny, happy bits. Thank You that I can be real, raw, honest with You and that You will never leave me nor forsake me. Help me to keep my grumbling in check, but thank You that You love me even then. Amen.
Exodus 16:10 While Aaron was speaking to the whole Israelite community, they looked toward the desert, and there was the glory of the Lord appearing in the cloud.
Have a blessed day.