Wednesday, March 4 ~ The law of the spirit that gives life in union with Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and of death.​—Rom. 8:2.

[GrumpysWife]

Wednesday, March 4

The law of the spirit that gives life in union with Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and of death.—Rom. 8:2.

 

When we realize the true value of a costly gift, we are moved to show our gratitude to the giver. The Israelites did not appreciate the freedom that Jehovah bestowed upon them when he delivered them from slavery in Egypt. Within a few months of their deliverance, they began to long for the food and drink they once had in Egypt and complained about Jehovah’s provisions, even wanting to return to Egypt. Just imagine, they put ‘fish, cucumbers, watermelons, leeks, onions, and garlic’ above their God-given freedom to worship the true God, Jehovah. Is it any wonder that Jehovah became very angry with his people? (Num. 11:5, 6, 10;14:3, 4) What a lesson for us! The apostle Paul urged all Christians not to take for granted the freedom that Jehovah has kindly given us through his Son, Jesus Christ.—2 Cor. 6:1. w18.04 9-10 ¶6-7

[boodles]

On 3/3/2020 at 12:44 PM, GrumpysWife said:

Just imagine, they put ‘fish, cucumbers, watermelons, leeks, onions, and garlic’ above their God-given freedom to worship the true God, Jehovah.

I think food can be a very powerful thing. If you've ever moved and had cravings for years for a certain meal, that's probably how they felt. Anyone I've ever asked, who moved away from San Diego, misses the rolled tacos. Manna probably didn't have much variety, maybe they longed for something salty. I wonder if going into the New World we're going to be looking back longingly at some of the things we eat now, at least a little.