We love the miracle moments—the breakthrough, the answered prayer, the clear direction. But what about the space between deliverance and destination—the “in-between”? Inspired by Summit Worship’s “In The Waiting” and the Israelites’ journey through the wilderness, this episode of More Than a Song explores what God may be teaching us when the waiting feels long and the water tastes bitter. Could it be that in the in-between, God isn’t absent…He’s just getting personal?
Key Points
- Michelle shares personal updates on being “in the waiting” and how this season mirrors the spiritual and emotional tension explored in this week’s song and Scripture.
- God doesn’t abandon us in the “in between”; He uses it to shape us and reveal Himself more deeply.
- Michelle uses the Israelites’ journey after the Exodus to explore how God tests and teaches His people during wilderness seasons.
- God’s expectations of devotion come before His provision—He desires relationship, not just requests.
- The names and attributes of God, such as Yahweh Rapha (“The Lord Your Healer”), are revealed through these wilderness moments.
Scripture References
- Exodus 15:22–27 – Bitter water made sweet; God reveals Himself as “The Lord, Your Healer.”
- Exodus 16:3–4 – God’s people grumble in hunger; He tests them with daily provision of manna.
- Exodus 17:2–7 – Quarreling and thirsting at Massah and Meribah; God brings water from the rock.
- Exodus 13:17 – God intentionally leads the Israelites the long way around to avoid immediate conflict.
- Exodus 1–17 (recommended reading) – To fully grasp the context of Israel’s wilderness journey.
Bible Interaction Tool Exercises (BITEs) Used
- Read in context – Don’t isolate stories; read the full narrative from Exodus 1–17.
- Use curiosity and meditation – Ask, “Why did they grumble against Moses instead of God?”
- Put yourself in the story – Remember, these were real people with real needs and emotions.
- Make a list – What does God want? (Ex. 15:26)
- Read in multiple translations – Words like “tormented” in the NLT can spark new insights.
- Use supplemental resources – biblical fiction, such as Where the Desert Blooms by Sierra Elliot, can bring Scripture to life. Amazon Paid Link
God wants a people who listen to HIM for guidance and then live lives according to His wisdom.
Enjoy the official live version below.
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Additional Resources
- Lyrics and chords – Ultimate Guitar Tabs
- Interview on church hurt – Listen to my conversation with Sherrie Pilkington on Finding God in Our Pain. alifeofthrive.com
- Where the Desert Blooms by Sierra A. Elliott – A biblical fiction novel that adds richness to the Exodus narrative – Amazon Paid Link
- Free Episode Guide – Download it to interact more deeply with this week’s Scriptures and BITEs.
- Learn more about my favorite Bible Study Software with a 30-day free trial and links to my favorite Bible resources – Logos Bible Software Affiliate Link resources – Logos Bible Software Affiliate Link
This Week’s Challenge
If you’ve never read the story of the Exodus, I recommend starting in chapter one and reading through the amazing story of God’s deliverance of His people. But for this episode’s call to action, keep reading. Keep reading through chapters 15, 16, and 17. Keep reading beyond that if you’re so inclined, and look for how the people act and what they say in this in-between wilderness they find themselves in. Also, look for what God is doing and what He is saying in this in-between season He led His people into. Now, meditate on what you’ve discovered. What is your response? Do you need to confess that you look more like the grumbling Israelites or confess the character of God or both?
