Let's turn our attention today from the people to Moses.

Read Exodus 17:4. When Moses faced the angry threats of the people, what did he do? When you face upset people, what is the first thing you usually do? I have to confess, taking it to the Lord in prayer is not always my first response! But I have learned it is better to do that sooner rather than later.

The people were not just grumbling against Moses. They were complaining against God, too.

To find out how God handled their grumpiness, read verses 5 and 6.

Wow, He gave them what they needed (and wanted). But look closely at how He did it. Write down each thing God told Moses to do and each thing God said He would do.

Is there someone who is complaining or grumbling against you? Take it to the Lord and ask Him how to handle it. Ask God for his mind about that person and the situation. If we can just gain God's perspective, it dwarfs our own and enables us to handle things we never otherwise could.
Sunday we'll study a scripture pattern for situations like this in 2 Corinthians 2:5-11. For now, read the verses and write what God says to you.