We still go through it today. They were delivered from slavery, passed through the Red Sea and carried out gold and silver. Sometimes we begin to think that God's good gifts are ours by right and forget His grace. As they entered the wilderness deserts they found great difficulties. Life wasn't easy street.
Life is never easy street.
Whining is always based in disappointment. We all face dark disappointing times. Even though we don't deserve it, even though we are still fussing and fuming, God provides us with all we need. God's purpose in recording this lesson of history is to teach us. Let's examine five examples of God's provision in spite of Israel's complaints and then learn three ways to win over complaining.