“And the people grumbled against Moses, saying, “what shall we drink?” ~ Exodus 15:24

God led the Israelites out of Egypt and towards the promised land. They were sitting in the in between of not being in their destination yet. They had just worshipped God for parting the Red Sea for them to walk on dry land, while later it flooded Pharaoh and his army under hundreds of miles of water. But they felt the pangs of “I don’t have….” Here they are in Marah with bitter water that they couldn’t drink, forgetting the One who tells the waters what to do.

I am convicted on how I too grumble “I don’t have…..” When I take my eyes off what’s He’s already done, I forget what He’s able to do. Doubt starts to creep in followed by discouragement as I forget that He cares for me more than the sparrows. Sitting in the in between is such a delicate space to wait expectantly on God to display His presence, power and purpose. It’s also a delicate space to wait for how He chooses to express His glory, plan and sovereignty. Extended wait times, no, completed healing in Heaven rather than on earth, etc are still ways He shows love for us even though it doesn’t feel like it in the moment.

Though we can’t go backwards, we can use the past as a reminder of all that God has done. God was with the Israelites in the wilderness as they waited to enter the promise land. He led them, fed them and taught them. He’s also with us as we wait in the in between of being on the road to where He’s leading us. While we wait we can either grow bitter and grumble, or remember what He’s already done and be thankful. Gratitude is the fuel that keeps us going as we remember His strength and not our lack. Praise Him for how He’s already provided, and trust that He hasn’t abandoned you. Remember that He knows what you need (Matthew 6:25-34); praise Him for how He’ll provide. It may look different than we plan, but trust His sovereignty.