Testing God

Psalm 78:18 They tested God in their heart by demanding the food they craved.

Of course the Psalmist here is referring to the Israelites in the desert. You remember the Israelites moaned and groaned to and at Moses for taking them from Egypt and the "leeks and onions" of the land. They longed for the meat pots and bread of the land of their captivity (see Ex. 16).

They tested God in their heart by demanding the food they craved. How is it they tested God? They were unhappy with His menu selection for them and they repeatedly mumbled, complained and challenged Moses.

Now let's stop, you and I, and consider. What is it we demand either in our attitudes or actions?

When we stop to think about it- every time we complain about what we DON'T have, what we DO have, about our jobs, our bosses, our situation, our income, etc. are we not, in our hearts, complaining against God's provision for us?

Are we not testing God in our hearts?

Blessings, Diane