No Grumbling or Questioning

Phil. 2:14-16 a

Do all things without grumbling or questioning, that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, holding fast to the word of life...

God surely knew the heart of man, his propensity to constantly grumble or question, when he inspired these verses. Unqualified obedience is rare. Perhaps we should question in a worldly setting, but in God's realm, never. In 1 Cor. 10:10-12 grumbling comes with a heavy warning. It says, ...nor grumble, as some of them did and were destroyed by the Destroyer. Now these things happened to them as an example, but they were written down for your instruction, on whom the end of the ages has come. Therefore let anyone who thinks that he stands take heed lest he fall. Here is a severe warning against grumbling. The word says that grumbling is the fast track to destruction. It is one of Satan's prime tools to defeat believers. So the command stands. Do all things...not some things or a few things, but all things without grumbling or questioning.And why? So that we may be blameless and innocent, without blemish in this terribly crooked and twisted life. Our purpose is not to blend in or imitate ungodly behaviors, but it is to shine as lights holding fast to the word. Shining is not possible when believers are grumbling and questioning God. 

Father,

I confess my questioning and grumbling and ask that You grant me to shine for You. Help me to be willing to stand apart from the world. Thank You for Your life-giving word that I may cling to.

In Jesus name,

Amen