Grumbling Not Allowed

Today in my time of Bible Study I read from Exo 15: 22-24, Exo. 16:2-12, Num. 14: 2-29, Psm. 106: 25, and Num. 16: 11-50. Each was an account of the grumblings of the Children of Israel. Here are some things I noted:
1. The Children of Israel were only three days out from one of the greatest miracles recorded in the Old Testament and they grumbled because they did not have water. They had just seen God move the water so they could walk through on dry land and destroyed their enemies with water but yet they did not trust that God could give them water on their journey.
2. They were grumbling against Moses and Aaron but really they were upset with God and did not like the way He was taking care of them.
3. God heard their grumblings and He knew what was on their heart.
4. God always showed up. In a cloud, in the tent of meeting, and in the fire. He came to Moses' rescue every time.
5. God has great mercy. He gave them water and did not punish them.
6. God listen to Moses. He was going to destroy the Children of Israel but Moses spoke on their behalf and ask Him not to so His (God's) name would not be spoken bad of.
7. Moses and Aaron humbled themselves before the people and fail on their face. They knew where their help came from.
8. There are some who are faithful like Caleb & Joshua who gave a good report and believed God could do what He says.

Some questions I would ask you & me are:

Do I grumble against my leaders when things don't go your way? If so, It's not them I am grumbling against it's God. I need to go to Him and pray for my leaders and trust God for my needs.

Do I trust God will show up when others are grumbling against me? Do I fall on my face before God and trust Him to show up or do I rise up in pride and try to defend myself?

We need to ask God If we are grumbling today and repent. Pray for those who God has placed in our life as leaders and authority. Trust God to meet our needs and look for Him to show up.

Humble yourself before the mighty hand of God.