GOD VS. WAITRESS

Baca: Exodus 16: 1-12

I have heard the murmurings people Israel; say to them at the time of twilight you shall eat flesh, and in the morning you shall be filled with bread; then you shall know that I am the Lord your God. (Exodus 16: 12)

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Bacaan tahunan: Proverbs 22-24

Ever been to a restaurant? There we were served by waiters. We call them if necessary, then we can just wait for our order. If the old food come up, we grumbled. If it's fast enough, we say "thank you". We don't feel the need to know further with the maid. Important they do their job well, we are happy and satisfied.
Note the attitude of the people of Israel in our readings today: they complained when it takes food (paragraph 2). First, they are grateful praise God when freed from the slavery of Egypt (see Exodus 15). However, now they are irritated because God does not provide food in times of need (v. 3). The attitude of the nation Israel is exactly like treating a servant, isn't it? The Lord then indeed send food, even with the extraordinary way. Morning Manna and quail birds at dusk. Not because God can be told to go around, but rather because he wants to keep his people know and recognize earnestly that he was God, the God who ruled keep them (verse 12).
Do we also treat God as a waitress? Praying just in need, and hope-hope anxiously awaiting his answer. Grouchy if his answer is late or not, as we have requested. Thankful for a bit if prayer a wish, then forget him in the middle of the bustle. When there is an urgent need, then we return cross-legged upon him. Let's make a commitment today, not to call on the Lord only in difficult situations, but rather seek his face always. --ICW

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