"But with most of them God was not well pleased, for their bodies were scattered in the wilderness. Now these things became our examples, to the intent that we should not lust after evil things as they also lusted." 1 Corinthians 10:5-6

As the children of Israel came out of Egypt and entered the wilderness God was there to bless and protect them all the way. The Israelites saw incredible demonstrations of God's power and love for them. Yet when hard times came and times of temptation they quickly forgot about the God who loved them and delivered them, they forgot all the wonders they had seen Him do. They forsook God, turning to indulge in there on lustful desires; they yielded to temptation and fear. They paid the price for their lack of faith, as all but two adults died in the wilderness, never reaching the Land of Promise God had prepared for them.

God has blessed all in countless ways! We have seen Him time and again show Himself mighty to us! Yet too often just like the children of Israel we forget about all the wonders we have seen God do when times of trial and temptation come upon us. It is in these times we should especially remember and meditate on the times God has blessed us, pouring His grace out upon us. If we will never forget God, staying focused on Him and not the trials and temptations that come against us, we will time and again see the mighty hand of God moving in our life! Remember God's goodness, and it will be continually renewed in your life!

"No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it." 1 Corinthians 10:13