Isaiah 40:27
Isaiah 40:27
Why do you complain, Jacob? Why do you say, Israel, My way is hidden from the Lord; my cause is disregarded by my God.
This verse highlights the temptation to feel forgotten or overlooked by God in times of trial. Jacob’s complaint—“My way is hidden from the Lord”—reveals the human tendency to question God’s attention and care when facing difficulties. It’s easy to feel isolated or disregarded when our circumstances are challenging, and we may wonder if God has forgotten us or if He is unaware of our struggles. However, the truth is that God sees us in our suffering, and His ways are not hidden from us. In fact, He is often working in ways we cannot immediately perceive. This verse is an invitation to trust in God’s sovereignty, even when we cannot understand what He is doing. It challenges us to resist the temptation to doubt His love or attention when things get tough. God’s promises to never leave us nor forsake us remain true, and He is always at work, even when we cannot see it.
1 Peter 4:9
Be hospitable to one another without grumbling.
Lamentations 3:61
You have heard their insults, O Lord; all their plots against me.
Ecclesiastes 5:2
Do not be quick with your mouth, do not be hasty in your heart to utter anything before God.
1 Corinthians 10:10
Do not grumble, as some of them did—and were killed by the destroying angel.