A pattern emerges in the life of the people of Israel: they find themselves thirsty, and then instead of crying to God they complain, instead of reflecting on his faithfulness, they accuse. And, we find ourselves doing the same. In the areas where we feel thirst of soul, our temptation is follow the path of complaining and accusation. But, Israel’s accusation leads to an astonishing response from God, whereby the sinful get cleansed, and the thirsty get filled.