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Wisdom of Moses |
| Moses and the people were in
the desert. But what was he going to do with them? They had to be fed.
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 1,500 tons of food each day. Did you know that to bring that much
food each and every day, two freight trains each a mile long would be
required!
Besides you must remember, they were in the desert and they would have to have firewood to use in cooking the food. This would take 4,000 tons of wood, a few more freight trains, each a mile long, just for one day. And just think they were forty years in transit. Oh, yes they would have to have water. If they only had enough to drink and wash a few dishes, it would take 11 million gallons each day and a freight train with tank cars 1,800 miles long, just to bring water! And then another thing: They had to get across the Red Sea in one night. 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 5,000 abreast to get over in one night. But then 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 space, just for nightly camping. Do you think Moses figured all this out before he left Egypt? I think not! You see, Moses believed in God. And God took care of these things for him. Now do you still think God has any problem taking care of all your needs? |
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