Moses was greatly troubled because his people were so wanting in faith, especially as they had repeatedly witnessed the manifestations of the power of God in their favor. He felt grieved that they should charge upon him the dangers and difficulties of their position, when he had simply followed the express commands of God. But he was strong in the faith that the Lord would bring them into safety; and he met and quieted the reproaches and fears of his people, even before he could himself discern the plan of their deliverance. {4T 22.4}

Moses var stærkt trængt fordi hans folk manglede så megen tro, især når de gentagne gange havde været vidne til Guds tegn. Han var bedrøvet over at de gav ham skylden for deres farer og vanskeligheder, skønt han blot havde fulgt Guds udtrykkelige befalinger. Men han var stærk i troen på, at Herren ville føre dem så sikkert ud,. Og han imødekom (23) sit folks bebrejdelser og frygt, men beroligede dem - også selvom han ikke selv kunne se deres udfrielsesplan.