Complaining

The Prayer for Victory

Defeat and confusion had overtaken God’s people (vv. 15-16). How do we handle rejection and defeat? How do we react when our faith doesn’t seem to be getting results. In this passage the mystery of God seems to loom in the distance. In the immediate situation God’s people are …

Moses intercedes for the people

The Jews had a long record of complaining against the Lord and their leaders. Their murmuring began on the night of the Exodus when they were sure Pharaoh’s Army was going to kill them (Ex. 14:10-14). As Israel entered the wilderness of Shur, they complained because they didn’t h …

The people complain.

The human heart is so sinful that it soon forgets God’s blessings, ignores God’s promises, and finds fault with God’s provisions. Just three days after the great praise service by the Red Sea, the people complained against Moses and God because they didn’t have water to drink (Ex …

IllustrationComplaining usuallly comes from those who have the least to do.

A heavy wagon was being dragged along a country lane by a team of oxen. The axles groaned and creaked terribly, when the oxen turned around and spoke to the wheels, “Hey there, why do you make so much noise? We bear all the labor, and we-not you-ought to cry out!” Those …

IllustrationThose who complain usually drop the ball.

You will find that, as a rule, those who complain about the way the ball bounces are usually the ones who drop it. (Source Unknown) …

IllustrationMonk Takes a Vow of Silence

A monk joined a monastery and took a vow of silence. After the first 10 years his superior called him in and asked, “Do you have anything to say?” The monk replied, “Food bad.” After another 10 years the monk again had opportunity to voice his thoughts. He sai …