audio by album 02 24 2008

The people of Israel successfully escaped slavery in the land of Egypt. In Exodus 17, they were in the wilderness and found themselves oppressed by new problems. The water supply dwindled and disappeared. Thirst quickly grew from a desire to a desperate need. The parched throats of the Israelites became the instruments for grumbling against Moses. “Why did you bring us out of Egypt, to kill us and our children and cattle in this arid desert?” What did Moses do? He called on God for help and from a rock that Moses struck, fresh drinking water began to flow. Their question, “Is the Lord among us or not?” was answered.