Chronic Complainers!

I think Psalm 106:15 is a very sad verse.  It says:  "And He gave them their request, but sent leanness into their soul."  When we think about all that the Lord had done for His people, Israel, I think we would agree that they were greatly blessed!  He had delivered them from slavery in Egypt, protecting them against their enemies, and had even miraculously supplied daily bread and water for them in the desert!  But, sadly, they still complained --
     they complained about their food
     they complained about the imaginary luxuries they had left behind in Egypt
     they complained against their leaders --
And God's Word says in Numbers 11:1 - "And when the people complained, it displeased the Lord: and the Lord heard it; and His anger was kindled."  It is very sad to read on down through chapter 11, and see, finally, in verse 33 -- "And while the flesh was yet between their teeth, ere it was chewed, the wrath of the Lord was kindled against the people, and the Lord smote the people with a very great plague."

Let us take a few moments to examine ourselves.  If we belong to Jesus, we have blessings abundant, and the blessed hope of eternal life!!  Our Heavenly Father has promised to supply our every need, and we should live a thankful life!  I Thessalonians 5:18 instructs us to:  "In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you."
Hebrews 13:5 says -- "Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for He hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee."  Praise the Lord!  I love this wonderful promise!
And Philippians 2:14 instructs us -- "Do all things without murmurings and disputings."

It is, perhaps, easy for us to slip into a habit of complaining without realizing it.  So let us make a conscious effort to turn our back on complaining and go forward with confidence, remembering that, "As for God, His way is perfect."