Psalm 106:13 ¶ They soon forgat his works; they waited not for his counsel: 14 But lusted exceedingly in the wilderness, and tempted God in the desert. 15 And he gave them their request; but sent leanness into their soul.
- They forgot God's past blessings
- They jumped ahead of God, not waiting for His counsel
- They craved and wanted things besides what God had provided
- They tested God by murmuring and complaining. Psalm 106:25 But murmured in their tents, and hearkened not unto the voice of the LORD.
- God gave them what they wanted
- The consequence was a lack of spiritual fruitfulness---leanness in their souls
When God takes me through wilderness times via difficult circumstances--whether physical, or issues with loved one's health, or emotional circumstances--whatever may be causing me distress, I need to be aware of the danger of forgetting God's past provision and blessings, not listening to His counsel, and complaining against God. My spiritual growth is more important to Him than my comfort physically or that my circumstances be as I want them to be. His will is that I be sanctified and grow in holiness.
Psalm 106:24 Yea, they despised the pleasant land, they believed not his word: 25 But murmured in their tents, and hearkened not unto the voice of the LORD.
Complaining is equal to despising God's provision, disbelieving God's word and disobeying Him. Complaining is a grievous sin against God. Complaining is the opposite of being content. The Bible says,"Godliness with contentment is great gain." I can not be content and complain at the same time. The two do not go together.
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