Speak to the Rock... Numbers 20:11

God is with us all the time.... he allows things to happen and yes causes things to happen I believe to either punish us for being out of his will or to get our eyes focused on him.   To get our attention!    Never blame god for anything that happens in your life." If you or when you do, I believe he shuts his ears off as would you when you hear something bad maybe towards you.     In Numbers Moses and the Israelites had wondered the deserts for 40 years... it was by gods grace, he told Moses to strike the rock twice and water to flow to the people and their animals.   Faith is the key... the cross is the key... in this painting.... God is the Rock, the staff is the cross in that time and the abundant water was the Holy Spirit.    God Bless.... enjoy.  MW