The camp was running out of water and there wasn't even enough to satisfy the children. Everyone was completely parched and they began to get worried. If they didn’t get water soon, they were going to die. Some of the people started questioning Moses’ leadership for bringing them to the desert. Some even suggested that they might have been better off staying in Egypt where, at least, they wouldn't have died of thirst. 

As the grumbling grew in intensity, Moses and Aaron went to the Lord’s tent and fell down on their faces. Then the glory of the Lord appeared to them and told them what to do. 

“Take that staff over there,” God told Moses, “Go out and gather the people together. Then, while they're watching, speak to the rock and water will come out."

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