"Now when the people complained, it displeased the LORD . . . "
First of all, it should be noted that it is not always unacceptable to complain to God. The true churchmen sometimes may do this in God-honoring ways, (as in Ps. 22:1). But here (in Num., ch. 11), the people had begun to despise the Lord's ordinary provision (of manna). They felt like they deserved something "better." God gave them an abundance of quail, and then proceeded to kill a bunch of them.
In the church today we have a lot of people who are sick and tired of preaching, sacraments, and discipline. Instead, they want entertain-
ment, bells, whistles, and theatrics. The Lord sometimes gives them these things--but He also removes His favor, and His fulfillment. May we be happy with Jesus, and His grace through His faithful church.
[Puritan quote of the day: "When we wonder what God is doing with us, and are ready to kill ourselves with care; let us rest in God's wis-
dom. He knows best what He has to do." --Thomas Watson, in, "A Body of Divinity"]
