Week 41, Day 3: The Waters of Massah

Today’s Reading:  Exodus 17:1-16

Some thoughts from the reading…

Once again the sons of Israel complain about their condition.  It seems that this is a very common theme for them.  I do want this to serve as a warning for us though.  Do we grumble and complain about how we are not getting what we want or “need”?  How quick are we to only see the negative in life?  I think we often fault Israel and rightly so for not seeing what all God has done for them and trusting that God will take care of them but how many times do we do the same in our lives?  We are so richly blessd in this life.  So often how we handle things or how we view things depends on our attitude.  Do we have an attitude of thanksgiving and trust in God?

Did you notice a familiarity with this passage?  Here we have Moses going with the elders before the people and striking the rock so that water will be brought forth.  He also named the place Massah and Meribah.  Meribah is the name that might stand out to you.  In Num 20:8-13 we have a second time where Israel was complaining for water.  That time they were at Kadesh and Moses was told to speak to the rock.  After this waters of Meribah, Moses is told that he will not be able to enter the promise land because He did not believe God to treat Him as holy before the people.  Just keep in mind that these are two different accounts and it will not be a point of confusion, even though they are very similar events.

Question:  How can we help ourselves view things with thanksgiving and the right kind of attitude?

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