When lust dictates, wrath may answer. Let grace dictate, and mercy will answer.—Unknown
Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. Hebrews 13:5
The Children of Israel had just seen God part the Red Sea, defeating Pharaoh’s army and then three days later He supplied them with water in the desert. Instead of trusting God and taking their next need to Him in prayer they did what every “good” church member does; they murmured and complained against those in leadership. Instead of God letting them die of starvation He provided them with Manna- bread from Heaven.
Two years later, they were murmuring and complaining about the provisions God had given. They didn’t appreciate the gift anymore. God gave them the meat they so desired but not without a cost. He sent a plague killing the healthy and strong that had their lust fulfilled.
When you and I murmur and complain because we are not satisfied with the spouse He has given, the house He has given, the church He has given, the job He has given, the vehicle He has given, etc., your lust of something new may be given but know this—wrath is at the door with it. God has blessed you and I with many things and with those things we need to be content. Be reminded what Paul told Timothy; “But godliness with contentment is great gain.” 1 Timothy 6:6
