Posts made in September, 2019

TEXT: ‘”Is there a limit to My power?” the Lord answered. “You will soon see whether what I have said will happen or not”’ – Numbers 11:23 GNT. THOUGHT: The gospels record Jesus commending someone’s great faith only on two occasions – the Centurion and the Syro-Phoenician woman. Remarkably both were Gentiles and outside of any right to the promises of God; both came to Jesus on behalf of someone else and both were rewarded according to their faith. Why do God’s people often display a lack of faith when in need or when the going is tough? Our text is God’s reply to Moses’ frustrations and doubts. What were the events that had led up to this statement? The Problem with God’s People They were comparing present life in the desert to what they once had They remembered Egypt’s meat, fish, cucumbers, melons, leeks, onions and garlic but all they had in the wilderness was manna! They were complaining Manna was God’s miraculous daily provision. At times even the water was supernaturally supplied from a rock. Yet it was not enough, for later on they even said, ‘“Our soul loathes this worthless bread (Manna)”’ – Numbers 21:15. They were crying Just like spoilt children. No faith anticipating the...