And all the people of Israel

              grumbled...

              Numbers 14. 1

(Grumbling is the opposite

    of trusting the LORD.

Grumbling is a sign of

               rebellion

  and the loudest voice

         in the room.

Grumbling says,

"I know better than God."

But faithfulness to God

   always leads

        to a different outcome

and a deeper intimacy with Him.

"Follow Me into this.")

O LORD,

help us not to be distracted

by grumbling,

help us not to listen

    to voices of dissent,

help us not be tripped up

    by what is easier,

more convenient,

   and right in our own eyes,

but to follow You in this.