Now, the rest of the story of the Exodus is a story for us. It tells us about the power of God that is adequate for everyday life. It shows the inadequacy of human resources. It illustrates the treacherousness of human nature. In spite of the miraculous power of God, human nature is still given to unbelief, grumbling and complaining.
Faith is a very fragile and tenuous thing.
We must never presume to be able to hang onto it on our own. But the account of the Exodus is also a story which shows us what God can do through weak and inadequate people. So, when God gives you a job to do, and you are feeling inadequate, this message is for you. God's power shows up best in weak people. For all though history, God has accomplished uncommon tasks with common people using common tools.