The Humiliation Defeat of The Nation

Date: September 11, 2022
Passage: Psalms 44:9–16

All of the happy and inspiring thoughts of the past (vv. 1-8) give way to a bitter complaint in verse 9 and following. The psalmist’s complaint is that Israel has had to retreat from her enemies and that God has scattered them among the heathen. The armies of Israel have been dispersed …

Moses intercedes for the people

Date: August 7, 2022
Passage: Numbers 14:11–25

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.

Date: April 14, 2021
Passage: Numbers 11:1–15

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 …

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 …

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) …

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