22Then Moses led Israel from the Red Sea, and they went out into the Desert of Shur. For three days they walked in the desert without finding water. 23And when they came to Marah,they could not drink the water there because it was bitter. (That is why it was named Marah.)
24So the people grumbled against Moses, saying, “What are we to drink?” 25And Moses cried out to the LORD, and the LORD showed him a log. And when he cast it into the waters, they were sweetened.
Three days is the maximum time the human body can go without water in the desert.” (Buckingham)
So the people grumbled against Moses. We need to remind ourselves that the people were slaves. They were use to grumbling to themselves when they needed something. It’s a hard habit to break.
Are you a grumbler?
And when he cast it into the waters, they were sweetened.
Those of us old enough remember.....
How sweet it is! Jackie Gleason
“The Egyptians found enough water, and even too much of it, for they were drowned in the sea, but the well-beloved Israelites had no water at all. So is it with the wicked man; he often has enough of wealth, and too much of it, till he is drowned in sensual delights and perishes in floods of prosperity.” (Spurgeon)
Blessings, David
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