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God's Provision for Israel in the Wilderness
After they left Egypt, Moses and the Children of Israel were in the desert for 40 years, but what was God going to do with them? They had to be fed, and feeding 2 or 3 million people requires a lot of food (and water).
According to the Quartermaster General of the US Army, it is reported that Moses would have needed 1500 tons of food each day!
Do you know that to bring that much food each day, two freight trains, each a mile long, would be required! Besides, you must remember, they were out in the desert, so they would need firewood to cook the food. This would take 4000 tons of wood and a few more freight trains, each a mile long, just for one day. And just think, they were 40 years in transit (that's more than 14,500 days - half a life time)! (Oh, and by the way, trains and freight cars were not invented for another 4000 years!!!)
And, oh yes! They would need water. If they only had enough to drink and wash a few dishes, it would take 11,000,000 (yes 11 million) gallons each day, and a freight train with tank cars, 1800 miles long, just to bring the water to them! (Boy, they must have been a stinky lot - 100+ degree heat, no water to wash, no swimming pools, no bathrooms....no deodorants...).
Then another thing! They were to get across the Red Sea at night (in one night). 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 space in the Red Sea 3 miles wide, so that they could walk 5000 abreast, in order to all cross over in one night.
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 ... think of it! This space was just for nightly camping. Do you think Moses figured all this out before he left Egypt? I think not! You see, Moses believed God. God took care of these things for him supernaturally...
Now, do you think God has any problems taking care of all your needs?
As Paul reminds us....
"And my God shall supply ALL your need according to HIS riches in glory by Christ Jesus."
Phil. 4:19
Phil. 4:19
God is our source - not our jobs, pensions, investments, inheritances...
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We can see God putting all the pieces into position. Each day brings more and more things being made ready. We shall not have to wait much longer to be in the presence of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Grace and Peace....
