In Exodus 16 we’re introduced to the manna that fed Israel throughout their time in the wilderness. An amazing miracle every day, especially on the 6th day when the manna lasted for two days. Yet the Israelites get sick of it later on, grumbling for meat instead.
It’s easy to have that same attitude as the Israelites in our lives today. We can dismiss their mistakes as those of a faithless generation, but when we look in that mirror at our true face, we have many of the same problems. Contentment in this age of consumerism is difficult to achieve. It’s natural to covet what we don’t have – there’s a reason covetousness was identified in the Law of Moses as being a problem.
The Psalms are helpful in putting things into perspective. David writes “In you, O Lord, do I take refuge; let me never be put to shame! In your righteousness deliver me and rescue me; incline your ear to me, and save me! Be to me a rock of refuge, to which I may continually come; you have given the command to save me, for you are my rock and my fortress.” There is no need to covet this relationship or refuge, it is offered freely, as much as we want.
Whatever our struggles, God is a strong foundation in which we can trust, turn to in times of difficulty, content in the knowledge that He will always listen.