The Bittersweet Exodus

You would think being delivered out of slavery would bring a sense of freedom and joy, a timed marked by celebration and exuberance, but the Hebrew camp is filled with grumblings and discontent. We all have bittersweet times in our lives, moments marked by joy and pain. These moments reveal the true condition of our souls and the temptation is to project this discontentment onto the leaders in our lives; whether spiritual leaders, employers, or political leaders. It's here where we need to examine our hearts for this bitterness and allow Jesus to be our hope and source of life, love and compassion for ourselves and others.