This Scripture tells us about the lusting of Israel that angered God and caused Him to destroy many of them. They had just come out of terrible bondage in Egypt, but as they journeyed to the Promised Land, they started looking back in their hearts and saying, “Oh, when we were in Egypt, we had free fish, onions, melons, leeks and garlic. All we have now is this light bread called manna.”
Now the Bible warns us not to lust after evil things as they did. Does it mean the onions and garlic were evil? Of course not! It’s just like when the Bible tells us in Numbers 13 that ten of the twelve spies brought back an evil report. Why did God call it an evil report? It’s because anything that comes in rejection of truth is evil!
Have you heard a brother or sister say, “Why do we have meetings and all we do is sing, share the Word and pray? Why can’t we go to the beach somewhere or have a party or a dance sometimes?” When your heart begins to lust after things that the world would pride itself in; when ‘manna’ no longer satisfies you, you’ve become a part of the mixed multitude.
A lot of times, God’s people become tired of the Word and the fellowship of believers. They get tired of all the preaching and teaching and praying. They start looking for something ‘new and interesting.’ That’s lusting after evil things! Such Christians have backslidden without even knowing it! The Bible says with many of them God was not well pleased. These are the mixed multitude. They’re looking for entertainment in church! Hear me child of God, even though we socialize in church, church is not for socializing!
Don’t reject the manna. Jesus said, “I am the bread that came from heaven” (John 6:33-35).That’s what the manna stands for. It’s the Word of God. Come out of the mixed multitude and let the foundation for your life be the Word of God alone.
