Wednesday, August 5 There has never again arisen a prophet in Israel like Moses, whom Jehovah knew face-to-face.​—Deut. 34:10.

[Poly Ester]

Wednesday, August 5

There has never again arisen a prophet in Israel like Moses, whom Jehovah knew face-to-face.—Deut. 34:10.

 

Moses certainly looked to Jehovah for direction and guidance. Indeed, “he continued steadfast as seeing the One who is invisible.” (Heb. 11:24-27) Less than two months after the Israelites left Egypt, a serious problem arose—even before they arrived at Mount Sinai. The people started to complain about a lack of water. They began to murmur against Moses, and the situation became so serious that Moses cried out to Jehovah: “What should I do with this people? A little longer and they will stone me!” (Ex. 17:4) Jehovah responded by giving Moses clear instructions. He was to take his rod and strike the rock in Horeb, and then water would come gushing out. We read: “Moses did so before the eyes of the elders of Israel.” The Israelites drank their fill, and the problem was solved.—Ex. 17:5, 6. w18.07 13 ¶4-5