Here is today’s Bible reading:  Numbers 10:1-11:23; Mark 14:1-21; Psalm 51:1-19; Proverbs 10:31-32.

Numbers 11:1 (NIV)
Now the people complained about their hardships in the hearing of the Lord, and when he heard them his anger was aroused. Then fire from the Lord burned among them and consumed some of the outskirts of the camp.

Why does God hate complaining so much?  Because it questions His character.  When we grumble we doubt His goodness.  We insult Him with our ingratitude.  Our job as His creation is to magnify His character, not cast a shadow over it.  This is particularly convicting because we live in a complaining culture that has infiltrated the church.  May God grant us grateful hearts that magnify God’s character and trust in His goodness.