Thankfulness and Trust
Beginning in Numbers chapter 11 and reading through chapter 15 we notice how the Israelites complained, cried, wept, were ungrateful, murmured, were disbelieving and disobedient. The same could probably be said of the people of our society, especially in the past couple of weeks. There are many great lessons we can learn about the one true and living God and from the history of the children of Israel. Indeed, Paul’s inspired pen was correct when he wrote, “For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that we through the patience and com-fort of the Scriptures might have hope” (Romans 15:4).
Does being thankful describe your behavior?
Here are just a few things for us to consider as we approach this new week:
1) Be content. Hebrews 13:5 says, “Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, ‘I will never leave you nor forsake you.’” Contentment doesn’t necessarily mean satisfied. But carries with it the idea of thankfulness and a focus on how God has blessed us. So…
2) Count your blessings, look for the good in every situation, and be thankful. The Psalmist said, “Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His name” (Psalm 100:4). Colossians 3:15 instructs us to “let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful.” And lastly…
3) Trust in the Lord. While in the history of God’s people God recognizes both sins of ignorance and sins of presumption He still calls both of them sin. And there are consequences for both. Ignorance of the law was/is no excuse. And the only hope we have is to trust in Him and obey His commands (Psalm 37:3). Have a blessed week and be faithful!