Being Content with God's Gifts

During the Israelites' journey from Egypt to Canaan, God provides the people manna (a bread-like substance). But turning to Numbers 11:5-6 (NLT), the people begin to grumble,

We remember the fish we used to eat for free in Egypt ... But now our appetites are gone. All we ever see is this manna!

God responds (Numbers 11:18,20, NLT),

Now the Lord will give you meat, and you will have to eat it ... You will eat it for a whole month until you gag and are sick of it. For you have rejected the Lord.

Despite that God was already providing their nutritional needs, the people wanted more. Naturally, this attitude angers God.

We're all guilty of this sin. We fail to recognize our blessings, and we desire more, sometimes even to the point of coveting.

Today, let us remember the Words of Paul (Philippians 4:11-12, NLT),

I have learned how to be content with whatever I have. I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything.