February 12--Morning
February 12—Morning "The Lord heareth you murmurings."
Exodus 15:22 Their first trouble was too much water, the second is too little; our trials are of all kinds.
Exodus 15:23 This was tantalizing, they had water, but could not drink it.
Exodus 15:25-26 God has provided remedies for all ills, sweetening trees for bitter waters, and the cross to sweeten all.
Exodus 15:27 It is not all rough work with pilgrims to Canaan, they have their pleasant seasons. Let them thank God for them.
It was strange that God should lead two millions of people into a desert, but wisdom directed his course. Strange providences are gracious providences.
Exodus 16:2 With shameful readiness they ran to a low-minded form of complaining. There was no spirit in them. The flesh pots and the bread were all they thought of; the brick-making and the whips they overlooked. It is easy to make out the past to have been bright when we wish to find fault with the present.
Exodus 16:4-5 Our mercies are tests; let us eat and drink to God's glory.
We think it a small thing to murmur, against parents and friends, but this sheds a new light upon the matter. It is clear that a discontented heart really murmurs against God himself.
Exodus 16:9-10 This is a solemn truth; let all grumblers remember it. The cross on which the Saviour died, And conquer'd for his saints; This is the tree by faith applied To sweeten all complaints.
When we by faith behold the cross, Though many griefs we meet;
We draw a gain from every loss, And make our Marahs sweet