And all the Israelites murmured against Moses and Aaron, and the whole congregation said to them, “If only we had died in the land of Egypt, or if only we had perished in this wilderness!… Numbers 14.2
Adults can be so childish. Their words are full of complaints. Nothing is good enough. Egos have grown so big that desires must be met immediately or their worlds come crashing down. The criticisms take over. Often they are children in adult bodies.
Mankind has not changed much through the years. Moses had sent the twelve spies to check out the land that God had promised them. Upon their return, when asked to give a report, ten of the spies affirmed that the land was great. It was rich, fertile, and productive. However, its cities were fortified and the people were gigantic. Even though Caleb reminded them that God was on their side fighting for them, they discouraged the people, saying they could not take the land.
Faced with punishment by God, they changed their mind. Being warned by Moses not to go to battle for God would not be with them, they went anyway and suffered defeat. Not only did they suffer for forty years wandering in the wilderness for complaining, many died as a result of their foolish attitudes.
Do you find yourself complaining? Is anything ever good enough? If so, resolve to repent and change your attitude. Look for things to be grateful for and be reassured of God’s blessings!