God Sends Fire
And when the people complained, it displease the Lord: and the Lord hear it; and his anger was kindled; and the fire of the Lord burnt among them, and consumed them that were in the uttermost parts of the camp. (Numbers 11:1)
The source of discontent and complaint is described as the "mixed multitude," which is rendered in other versions as "rabble" and "foreigners." These people had come out of Egypt with Israel
(Ex 12:38). Since they were not Hebrews, they had no personal attachment either to the promise or to God. They were tired of the manna and, forgetting all of the reasons for fleeing from Egypt, they remembered only the fish, onions, and garlic which were formerly available to them. They were held in low esteem by the Israelites although Israel allowed themselves to be influenced by their grumbling. (Taken from note in Key Bible, pg 201)
As Christians we should not be influenced in anyway by anyone at anytime especially when it brings the wrath of God upon your head.
Consider what God said to Jeremiah. For my people is foolish they have not known me; they are sottish (stupid) children, and they have none understanding: they are wise to do evil, but to do good they have no knowledge. (Jer 4:22)
Many pray to God and complain about how God answers their prayers. If it is not the right size, shape or color we want to give the blessing back. How soon it is forgotten how God pulled us out of the pit and placed our feet on solid ground. We become spiritual bigots when we compromise our faith based on complaints of none Christians and Christians alike.
And the people cried unto Moses; and when Moses prayed unto the Lord, the fire was quenched.
(Numbers 11:2)
Who will you call on?
The source of discontent and complaint is described as the "mixed multitude," which is rendered in other versions as "rabble" and "foreigners." These people had come out of Egypt with Israel
(Ex 12:38). Since they were not Hebrews, they had no personal attachment either to the promise or to God. They were tired of the manna and, forgetting all of the reasons for fleeing from Egypt, they remembered only the fish, onions, and garlic which were formerly available to them. They were held in low esteem by the Israelites although Israel allowed themselves to be influenced by their grumbling. (Taken from note in Key Bible, pg 201)
As Christians we should not be influenced in anyway by anyone at anytime especially when it brings the wrath of God upon your head.
Consider what God said to Jeremiah. For my people is foolish they have not known me; they are sottish (stupid) children, and they have none understanding: they are wise to do evil, but to do good they have no knowledge. (Jer 4:22)
Many pray to God and complain about how God answers their prayers. If it is not the right size, shape or color we want to give the blessing back. How soon it is forgotten how God pulled us out of the pit and placed our feet on solid ground. We become spiritual bigots when we compromise our faith based on complaints of none Christians and Christians alike.
And the people cried unto Moses; and when Moses prayed unto the Lord, the fire was quenched.
(Numbers 11:2)
Who will you call on?
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