Don't Grumble

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Joshua 21:45 Not one of all the Lord's good promises to the house of Israel failed; every one was fulfilled.

1 Corinthians 10:10 And do not grumble, as some of them did - and were killed by the destroying angel.

In Joshua 21:43-45 it says that the Lord gave Israel the promised land, He gave them rest on all sides of that land, and He made sure they gained victory over their enemies. Every single promise the Lord made, He fulfilled. All God's promises are good. In 1 Corinthians 10, Paul is warning the Corinthians by reminding them of Israel's past mistakes. He mentioned the times when the Israelites grumbled and the destroying angel killed them.

In Japanese, there is a term for grumbling called monku monku. My mom would tell me not to monku monku when we were standing in front of other people as sort of a code. It meant that I should just be content and grateful. Today, I have been plagued by a grumbling spirit. I started complaining in my heart and to myself, but God hears my thoughts as clearly as my words. I'd better check my heart and clean it right now. God's promises are all good and He will fulfill them.

Heavenly Father, please forgive me for grumbling. Lord, all Your promises are good and You want to fulfill them. I want Your will above all else. I love You. Change me, Lord. Thank You for Your good plans for my life. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen.