QUIT YOUR COMPLAINING! GOD IS IN CONTROL

Exodus 15:22-26 (New American Standard)

22 Then Moses led Israel from the Red Sea, and they went out into the wilderness of Shur ; and they went three days in the wilderness and found no water. 23 When they came to Marah, theycould not drink the waters of Marah, for they were bitter ; therefore it was named Marah. 24 So thepeople grumbled at Moses, saying, "What shall we drink ?" 25 Then he cried out to the LORD, and the LORD showed him a tree ; and he threw it into the waters, and the waters became sweet.There He made for them a statute and regulation, and there He tested them. 26 And He said, "Ifyou will give earnest heed to the voice of the LORD your God, and do what is right in His sight, and give ear to His commandments, and keep all His statutes, I will put none of the diseases on you which I have put on the Egyptians ; for I, the LORD, am your healer."

For years, the Israelites had complained about their Egyptian bondage. Finally, God began to move them and set them free. However, no sooner had the waters of the Red Sea settled behind them than they began to grumble. First, they needed water to drink. Later, their issue was a desire for meat. 

When they reached Marah, they found a pool of water, but it was bitter, and thoughts of replacing Moses filled their minds. Isn't it a little odd that after they witnessed God's mighty deliverance, they would fail to believe He had the ability to provide for their every need? However, instead of calling out to Him for help, they threatened Moses. 

The next time life turns rough and seems ragged along the edges, refuse to become mad at your spouse, children, or even your superior at work. God holds your very life within His hands, and He knows your every need. Make your request known to Him, and He will provide sweet water - enough to refresh and renew you.