Eating the same thing for 40 years. I couldn't imagine. 40 years… that's a long time. It would be really hard to stay positive, even though the bread from God miraculously appeared every morning, without fail. The manna and quail was all the israelites needed to survive and thrive. Yes, God had them March around the mediterranean desert for 40 years, but he still sustained them. He still made sure they had enough to eat and enough to drink . But to the Israelites, these daily miracles became not so miraculous. They grumbled and groaned, longing to be back under the whips of the Egyptians. They weren't happy about taking the long road back to Israel. God took them on that long road to train, protect, and test them. Also to teach them patience. Just as a parent can't give a child everything they ask for, without risking that child growing up expecting to receive everything they want. God was teaching the israelites the discipline of trusting him to provide. And he did provide for their basic needs. For 40 years, nobody had to go out and get a job. Nobody had to work the fields to provide for their family. God provided all the bread and meat they needed to survive. All they had to do was follow him. And walk. For 40 years. Quite often we get impatient with God when he takes us on the longer route. Except the path that he has you on. Be content with god's purpose in your life. Encourage others who are dissatisfied to do the same.