Again, the Israelites were in a place where there was no water. They complained to Moses, saying they were better off in Egypt, where they had food and water. Moses went to the Tabernacle and received instructions from God. “Take your walking stick, assemble the Israelites, and command the rock to provide water.”
When the Israelites were assembled Moses failed to honor God by commanding the rock to provide water. Instead, he said, “Look, you rebellious people and you will see water flow from this rock; and he raised his walking stick and struck the rock two times. Water flowed from the rock; but, Moses failed to make the connection with the Israelites that it was God that provided the miracle. [Reflection based on the Bible Reference – Numbers 20:1-12]