Bit by a Poisonous Snake
As I read my devotions before I went to bed last night- a poisonous snake bit me.
OK, well not exactly. The devotion was on Numbers 21:4-9, when the Lord sent venomous snakes amongst the grumbling Israelites. The Israelites were complaining to God and Moses about the conditions in the desert. They weren’t thanking God for bringing them out of Egypt, providing them with a leader, or the promises given to them. Rather, they complained and the snakes were sent.
I must admit that I tend to be like the Israelites, looking at the glass half empty rather than half full. In fact, yesterday morning during staff prayer, the Lord convicted me of that same thing. I was reminded of all the many things I am to be thankful of. As we prayed, I felt overwhelmed with thanksgiving for the opportunity to be sitting around the table with friends who I get to share life with as we tackle issues that are close to our hearts together. WOW~I am blessed!
The scripture tells of how the Israelites come to Moses confessing their sinfulness. The Lord tells Moses to make a bronze snake on a pole and when someone is bit by the snakes that they should look at the bronze snake and they will live. I realized that the Lord wants me to look at Him-when I feel “bit” with my attitude of complaining. When my focus is on Him, I can praise!
