There is an ad on TV where some celebrity is acting cranky until they are given a candy bar. They calm down and become a “normal” person. The message — you’re not yourself when you are hungry. That seems to be the case with the Hebrew children in the desert. After all that God had done for them they grumble and complain because they are hungry. Once again God cared for them by sending manna. When we are facing some trouble we often get cranky as well. The story of Israel demonstrates that such times of testing are an invitation into a deeper trust in God. The example of the saints is that they could endure great suffering as long as they were focused on Jesus.
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By Church Staff
