Day 24: Ex 16:1 - 19:24

You know, it seems like it doesn't matter what's going on, the children of Israel were always whining. I'm guessing that's probably a big reason why they're known as the "Children" of Israel and not the people of Israel. But to be honest, it a little reassuring because although God did send down occasional punishment for their whining, He was always a merciful God. Even when they weren't grateful, He still loved them. I know sometimes the devil will come to us and tell us that what we've done is too bad for God to forgive or that God is tired of always having to show us mercy, but we can see here that God loves us no matter what and if we'll be faithful to repent, He'll be faithful to forgive us.

It's also such a great thing to remember the awesome might and power that our God possesses. There's alot to be said about God speaking to our "inner-man" and being that still small voice, but I love the reminder that He gives us in chapter 19 about being an awesome, powerful God. We need to remember that we serve a God that's bigger than us, and bigger than any issue that we're facing. And instead of being cowards and running from Him, we now can come boldly into His presence thanks to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

- Lord, thank You for not getting tired of me. It would be so much easier for you to just swipe those difficult people off the face of the earth and get rid of them, but You are a merciful God who wants to see us blessed and successful even when we haven't quite gotten things figured out. Thank You for reminding us of Your great power as well as the fact that, even though we couldn't before, we now can come boldly to Your throne and speak with you face-to-face! -