Numbers 21: 5 they spoke against God and against Moses and said "Why have you brought us up out of Egypt to die in the wilderness? There is no bread! There is no water! And we detest the miserable food!" Amazing isn't it! It's easy to forget who and where we were and develope a sense of dissatisfaction with where we are!
The Israelites had been slaves in Egypt and had cried out to God to set his people free! Deuteronomy 6: 21-23 speaks of all the miracles and wondrous things God did for these his chosen people. How they were rescued and redeemed. I love that! RESCUED AND REDEEMED! Brothers and sisters I just described me. God did wondrous and miraculous things to free me, his little girl!! I would venture to say he probably did the same for you. I would also say the life I lived before was slavery to sin and death I cried out asking him to free me as well. And in the moments following my rescue and salvation I extolled him in all things! Hallelujah and Glory to God!!!
Then just like the Israelites, only a few short books and chapters later you find me lamenting the things he hasn't given me. I want a better job! I want a better house and all the finer things to put in it! I want a newer car! I want I want I want!! I can just see my Jesus sitting up there watching me with disappointment thinking " what more do I have to do for you daughter?" Have you forgotten what I've already given to you when you were undeserving?
So conviction found me and reminded me of who and what I am. Undeserving, unworthy, but beloved just the same. The same holds true for you! He longs to meet all your needs and the good and worthwhile desires of your heart! Let it be in His time in His way, because His way is best! And always remember where you've been and where He's brought you to!
God bless and keep you, Ms. Jill
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