Don't eat the QUAIL!

(Before you read this look up Numbers 11 in your Bible to refresh yourself about quail and the Israelites.)

I've been doing a study called No Other Gods by Kelly Minter. There is a segment in this study about the Israelites, manna and quail. As I studied this section I realized God was speaking directly to me! Yeah, one of those 2x4s that Christians talk about.

The correlations are so tight been their attitude and mine it was scary. They weren't happy because they were bored with the manna. They wanted other provisions because they didn't think God was enough. They longed for the times of plenty.During their grumbling they forgot that they were slaves when they thought they were happiest.

Here comes the correlations between them and me. I grumbled to God. I was bored. I felt we needed more money than what He was providing. I wanted stuff to fill my life. Depending on God's provisions for our needs was simply too hard. I thought that if I went to work things would only get better. I think that God simply got tired of my begging and grumbling. So he tossed up His hands and said, "Fine! My manna isn't enough? Here have some quail!"

Just like how the Israelites were really not thrilled with the over abundance of quail, neither was I with my own "quail". God gave me more than what I wanted! I became a slave. That job robed me of my time with Him. Time with my spouse and myself vanished into thin air. It drained me of all energy and strength. Although this job didn't actually kill me, it caused many physical issues and literal pain.

I am not saying that all women shouldn't work! Just this one! Back in 1997 when I quit my job at the golf course I did so because God flat out asked me to trust Him with what I had so that He could give me even more. (And what a blessing He provided after I followed Him and stopped working.) God never changes and His promises NEVER fade! What was I thinking when I doubted Him this time?

Moral of the story....always look for the quail feathers! If you see them, turn around and walk away as fast as you can and cling to the only one who can truly provide! The manna giver!