Numbers 21:4 They traveled from Mount Hor along the route to the Red Sea, to get to Edom. But the people grew impatient on the way;
I have been dealing with pain and swelling in my foot for the past two months. Doctors are still trying to figure out what’s going on. It’s not the worse pain of my life, but it is a constant, dull pain, and after two months with no permanent relief, it’s definitely making me impatient.
Numbers 21:5 they spoke against God and against Moses, and said, “Why have you brought us up out of Egypt to die in the wilderness? There is no bread! There is no water! And we detest this miserable food!”
God is certainly using the Israelites behavior to humble me at present. As quickly as I roll my eyes and heave a sigh at their whining yet again, I recognize that my behavior of late isn’t much different. I am frustrated and impatient, too. Help me, Jesus.
Numbers 21:6 Then the LORD sent venomous snakes among them….
Lord, Thank You for this day, for this scripture, for an honest look at my own behavior. Thank You that You are loving and merciful, that You would rather have my heart than vengeance for my whining and ungratefulness. Thank You for a clear look at what I need to address within myself to remove a barrier between us. Give me strength and grace to get over myself and draw closer to You. Amen.
Numbers 21:7 The people….said, “We have sinned against the LORD and against you. Pray that the LORD will take the snakes away….”
Have a blessed day.
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