Exodus 15:21 Miriam sang to them: “Sing to the Lord, for he is highly exalted. Both horse and driver he has hurled into the sea.”
Welp. That didn’t take long. At the beginning of this chapter, the Israelites were singing to God and praising His name. By the end of this chapter, they are already grumbling. Granted, the grumbling is directed at Moses, but, by extension, they are grumbling at God as well.
Exodus 15:22 Then Moses led Israel from the Red Sea and they went into the Desert of Shur. For three days they traveled in the desert without finding water.
But just a moment’s reflection shows me that I am no better. I have been just as guilty of singing God’s praises one minute and grumbling about something the next. It’s human nature. Doesn’t make it right, but it helps me to at least consider the need to give myself grace, just as I would give grace to others.
Exodus 15:23 When they came to Marah, they could not drink its water because it was bitter. (That is why the place is called Marah.)
Precious Savior, Thank You for Your mercy, compassion, and grace. We don’t deserve it. We could never earn it. Yet You lavish Your love upon us simply because we are Your deeply loved children. It truly boggles the mind. Thank You seems wholly inadequate, but I am so incredibly grateful. Amen.
Exodus 15:24 So the people grumbled against Moses, saying, “What are we to drink?”
Have a blessed day.