The disciplined life is increasingly a rusty relic of a bygone era. More than ever, we need to learn what Moses discovered when life was spinning out of control: clearly-defined and God-ordained goals and priorities save us from being tyrannized by circumstances and mood swings.
It’s dangerous to let resentment smolder over the years. No one could blame Moses for finally having a gutful of 40 years of his people complaining about his leadership. But, when he hit the rock in a fit of anger, the consequences were disastrous. There is nothing more urgent than rooting out bitterness before it’s too late.
If Mrs. Moses had a cookbook, it probably had a section entitled 101 Ways to Fix Manna. At first, the Israelites relished it as the food of heaven. But the prospect of 40 years of Manna, for three meals a day, got old fast. Sadly, God’s people still weary of God’s menu for a nutritional spiritual life. But it is a dangerous game to run after exotic religious experiences to spice up our bored lives.
In the space of three short days, the Jews went from the exhilaration of a Red Sea crossing to the bitter waters of Marah. Life throws a curve ball when it takes us to Marah. But those moments of bitter disappointment build strong faith and give us the sweet taste of the Cross.
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