Today is a rainy day, and I don’t mean that figuratively. It is literally pouring down rain. My daughter loves to play outside. She loves swinging on the swing set, running in the yard, and now that it is summer, swimming. She isn’t happy about the rain. Can you tell? 
As I sit here typing she is staring out the window just watching the rain fall while wishing the sun was shining. Personally, I love a warm summer rain. The rain from God makes the flowers beautiful and strong.
When we are going through a metaphorical rain in our lives, God usually works the same way. He sends healing properties straight from above to give us exactly what we need during our stormy season. We have the ability to grow stronger than ever during the hard times.
This morning I spent some time reading Numbers chapters 11. The Israelites were complaining. They wanted meat instead of manna. God was displeased and so was Moses. He was almost ready to break.
Numbers 11:11-14
So Moses said to the Lord, “Why have You afflicted Your servant? And why have I not found favor in Your sight, that You have laid the burden of all these people on me? 12 Did I conceive all these people? Did I beget them, that You should say to me, ‘Carry them in your bosom, as a guardian carries a nursing child,’ to the land which You swore to their fathers? 13 Where am I to get meat to give to all these people? For they weep all over me, saying, ‘Give us meat, that we may eat.’ 14 I am not able to bear all these people alone, because the burden is too heavy for me. 15 If You treat me like this, please kill me here and now—if I have found favor in Your sight—and do not let me see my wretchedness!” (N.K.J.V.)
In some small way I can relate to Moses. Can you? There are times I feel like everybody needs something from me. I’m working hard to bear burdens and live a right life only to be frustrated when I cannot provide answers. Guess what? The answers aren’t for me to provide. They are for God to provide. And He knows exactly what to do. There are times He gives us all the manna we need and we demand meat before His appointed season to deliver it.
Later in verse 23 after Moses asked very specific questions pertaining to how the Lord was planning to provide, the Lord asked Moses a question, “Has the Lord’s arm been shortened?”
See, we think we need all the answers right now. Yet, God reassures us that His arm is NOT short and we need to wait on Him.
Faith and trust in something we cannot see is difficult and frustrating but we must learn to be content within the rain. If you are in the midst of a rainy season, cast your cares on Him. Eventually, the sunshine will come…
Hope in Him!
I’m linking up today with the lovely Crystal Stine.
Thank you for this post. It was AWESOME to see Moses whine! He practically stamped his foot in frustration. I feel so guilty when I whine at God. I’m so glad to see the Hero’s of the bible did the same. I don’t feel so … sinful… now (maybe that’s too harsh a word, but you know what I mean).
I definitely think this passage shows us the human nature of Moses. He was having trouble comprehending his difficult role. It reminded me of “to whom much is given, much is required.”
I agree with Student Mom! This message is so timely. God is showing me more and more what humility and trust are.
I’m so glad you enjoyed the message!
This –> “Faith and trust in something we cannot see is difficult and frustrating but we must learn to be content within the rain.” Amen. It’s funny how the weather the last week has matched my emotional season – it’s rainy here, too. Looking forward to what blossoms when a little sunshine comes back 🙂 So glad you linked up today!
Thanks for providing the opportunity, Crystal!
“The answers aren’t for me to provide.” I am copying this statement and texting it to my kids. Although they are ‘grown’ they still look to me for many answers that I just do not have. Infact if I am honest I am struggling with the same questions. Thanks for sharing these verses today.
Thanks for reading, Amy. I’m glad the post spoke to you.
This is beautiful friend… thank you for helping us to remember everything in this life is for God’s intended purpose.
Thank you for reading, Tonya:).
Oh, friend…I needed this today. It’s been a season of giving for me…one that has made me tired, but I want to give what I can; I just sometimes feel like I don’t always have it in me…I’m glad He’s always got it. Thank you for your words today…blessings!
Hi Mel. Giving is such a blessing but it can also be taxing on the soul. Praying for you to feel His joy! 🙂
Jennifer – this is such a great reminder. It is so comforting to see that even those in the bible who spoke to God, who heard God speak audibly to them, got frustrated and had shaky faith. We often think that maybe if God would talk to us via burning bushes or a booming voice then we’d have an easier time with faith and trust – but looking at so many stories in scripture, we see that faith is simply difficult and not something we can hold onto on our own – but only with the help of the holy spirit. Loved reading this. (I personally prefer those rainy days, and I wish we had some right now :)).
Hi April. Yes, faith is difficult, and the Lord has given us these beautiful examples to teach us. Thank you for reading and taking the time to comment. God bless you!
Bless her heart. She looks a lot like my daughter. Loved the scripture and the sharing of your heart in this post. stopping by from Crystal Stine’s linkup. You have a lovely blog!
Thank you so much, Christie! I always love reading what you write. I appreciate you taking the time to visit me!
Sweet little pumpkin … the sun will come out again.
Thanks for splashing with us and linking up to splash other mommas as well.
Just moms. Sharing our notes. Creating a melody.
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Be blessed bunches,
Sarah