In Numbers 11: 4-35, Moses is faced with an impossible situation. He has a rebellion on his hands because the people are unhappy with the menu and he feels powerless to meet the need. Moses complains to God and asks God to take his life. Did Moses care for his people? You bet. That is what is so devastating about complaining. It hurts the people closest to you. It hurts the people that have a vision for your life and that care for you. Here are a few of my thoughts on complaining. I am not casting stones against anyone because I have to examine myself first.

1. Complaining is based in fear and doubt and unbelief. It shrinks God down to smaller than the problem.

2. Complaining puts one in the realm of the flesh and not the Spirit.

3. Complaining focuses on the problem. Being thankful focuses on God.

4. Complaining sees why things are so bad. Thankfulness sees why things are so good.

5. Complaining is backward looking. Faith is forward looking.

6. Complaining sees problems. Faith sees the answers.

7. Complaining is contagious. Faith is courageous.

8. Complaining craves for something. Faith prayers for something.

9. Complaining spouts off. Faith sprouts up (towards God).

10. Complaining builds doubts. Speaking the word builds faith.

11. Complaining diminishes God’s provision. Thankfulness rejoices in God’s provision.

I hope this helps you. Praise God. Pastor Bob