Complaining
“And when the people complained, it
displeased the Lord” (Numbers 11:1).
Yesterday we mentioned how we so often complain about the weather although we can do nothing about it. Another thing we often complain about is the government. This too comes directly from the hand of God, and like the weather, we can do nothing about it. “The most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever He will, and setteth up over it the basest of men” (Daniel 4:17). “The powers that be are ordained of God” (Romans 13:1).
Isn’t it wonderful to realize that this same God is our Father, that He’s in full control of everything in our lives as well? Are we willing to let Him have His way with us and direct as He sees best? Can we think that we know better than He? May we, like the Lord Jesus at a difficult time in His pathway, say, “Even so, Father; for so it seemed good in Thy sight” (Luke 10:21). This is true happiness and Christian living! The next time you start to complain remember this verse: “That there be no complaining in our streets” (Psalm 144:14).
