
And the people of Israel journeyed from Rameses to Succoth, about six hundred thousand men on foot, besides women and children. A mixed multitude also went up with them, and very much livestock, both flocks and herds. Exodus 12:37-38
A mixed multitude
These were not descendants of Jacob
But they saw the miracles
The mighty hand of God
And they wanted to be counted with the winning side.
Later in Numbers
Wandering in the wilderness
They were among the first to complain
About God’s great provision
And they spread discontent among God’s people
It still happens today.
People attach to body of Christ
They say the right words,
They want to be on the winning side,
But they spread discontent among God’s people.
Through the parable of the sower,
And experience itself,
We know that when things grow difficult,
When the way leads through the wilderness
The mixed multitude will be the first to walk away.
Don’t join them.