2. Why did God ask Moses: “Is the hand of Jehovah too short”? (Numbers 11:21-23)

² Despite Moses’ strong faith, however, about a year after Israel’s miraculous deliverance, he questioned Jehovah’s ability to give meat to His people. Moses could not imagine how Jehovah could provide enough meat to satisfy the millions who were camping in the desolate wilderness. In answer, Jehovah asked Moses: “Is the hand of Jehovah too short?” (Read Numbers 11:21-23.) Here, the expression “the hand of Jehovah” refers to God’s holy spirit, or his power in action. In effect, Jehovah was asking Moses, ‘Do you really think that I cannot do what I say I will?’

7. Why can we be confident that Jehovah’s hand is not too short?

⁷ Still, you might wonder why God asked Moses: “Is the hand of Jehovah too short?” Jehovah may have been helping Moses to think not only about the strength of His mighty hand but also about its reach. God could provide meat in abundance for the Israelites despite their being in the remote wilderness. With “a mighty hand and an outstretched arm,” God showed his power. (Ps. 136:11, 12) So when we are under trial, we should not doubt that Jehovah’s hand will reach us personally.​—Ps. 138:6, 7.