Guidance from Overlooked Men and Women of the Bible

What Was in the Log?

The first to reach the oasis spat out the water – too bitter to drink. A million thirsty people and countless animals waited in the dust and heat. Desperate prayers sounded all around.

The Lord showed Moses a piece of wood. Moses tossed it into the water, and the water became fit to drink. A miracle I tend to overlook as I read through a succession of miracles.

What was in that log?

The scientist part of me wants to know (I do have a biology degree). I notice the Lord often used natural resources to produce miraculous results. Gnats, flies, locusts, hail, five loaves and two fish.

So, how did the wood work? Did the waters froth and boil? What compounds neutralize the bitterness of the water? Did this specific chemical process act in minutes, or hours, or even days?

Too much for me to figure out, but the story makes me grateful for the sweet Colorado water I enjoy from my tap whenever I’m thirsty.

Exodus 15 in week five of reading the Bible cover to cover

2 Comments

  1. Vern Boyenger

    I don’t think there was anything special about the wood itself, if it were me and my thoughts, I
    Would Have thought it a ridiculous request by God, but because he said to do it, I would have,
    Because obedience is exactly what God wanted to see.
    I really enjoy your thoughts and perspective in your daily writings/devotions.

    • Dave Dishman

      Thank you, Vern, I appreciate the kind words!

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