The Israelites in the Desert

Moses and the people were in the desert, but what was he going to do with them? They had to be fed, and feeding 2 or 3 million people requires a lot of food.

According to the Quartermaster General in the Army, it is reported that Moses would have to have had 1500 tons of food each day.  Do you know that to bring that much food each day, two freight trains, each at least a mile long would be required!  Besides you must remember, they were out in the desert, so they would have to have firewood to use in cooking the food. This would take 4000 tons of wood and a few more freight trains, each a mile long, just to bring water!

They had to get across the Red Sea.  Now, if they went on a narrow path, double file, the line would be 800 miles long and would require 35 days and nights to get through.  So there had to be a space in the Red Sea, 3 miles wide so that they could walk 5000 abreast to get across.

But then, there is another problem...each time they camped at the end of the day, a campground two-thirds the size of the state of Rhode Island was required, or a total of 750 square miles long...think of it!  This much space for camping.

Do you think Moses figured all this out before he left Egypt?  I think not!  You see, Moses believed in God.  God took care of these things for him.

Now do you think God has any problem taking care of all your needs? May the Lord guide you and protect you as you go along your way.  His love is always with you and His promises are true.  When we give Him all our cares, you know He will see us through.  So when the road you’re traveling on seems difficult, just remember to pray and God will do the rest.

--Submitted by Our Late Sister Mildred Warner
From the Brunswick Church of Christ