Exodus 15 starts off so good. The people are celebrating, Singing, Worshiping, Talking about everything God just did. The sea split, and the enemy was gone, they were finally free. And they're like, "This is my God." I love that part because I know that feeling. When God comes through and you're just full of gratitude and Joy. You tell everyone! You're emotional, hopeful and finally its Okay God, I trust You.
But then three days later, they're in the desert. No water. Tired. Thirsty. And all that praise turns into complaining. They find water and it's bitter, so they start blaming Moses and questioning God. (Again!)
And it's hard for me to even judge them.
Because I do the same thing.(Don't You?)
God helps me, I'm on a spiritual high, and then life hits again. Another problem. Another stress. Another thing I didn't see coming. How quickly I forget what God has done And suddenly I'm like, okay but what are You doing now? It's crazy how fast I can forget what God just did. How quickly I move from faith to frustration.
What really gets me is that God doesn't snap at them. He doesn't say, "Y'all are exhausting."( and I'm sure all of us stuck at home with kids right now, snowed in, have already snapped a time or two right :) ) But God shows Moses what to do, the water becomes drinkable, and He provides again. Even after the attitude. Even after the doubt. Then God basically tells them, If you listen to Me and trust Me, I'll take care of you. I'll be your healer.
He's declaring that he's Not just the God who rescued them back there. But the God who's with you out here too. The God who’s here Now and always will be. And I feel like that's where I am a lot. Somewhere between the miracle and the next need. I'm Learning that God didn't just come through once, He's still here. Even when I'm tired. Even when I'm stressed out. Even when I'm low key complaining in my prayers. He's always there!
Some days I'm singing "This is my God."
Other days I'm just whispering, "God, I need You again."
And he just keeps showing up!
He still provides. He still makes the bitter things sweet. Even when I forget. Even when I doubt. Even when I'm not my best self.
He's still my God.
And He's still good!
Love Pastor Mandy
Ark of Hope Ministry
Daily Reading Exodus 15
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