The answer is: From a rock

Exo 17:1-7

The story of Moses bringing water from a rock carries more depth than a simple miracle; it speaks to pressing human needs and divine provision. When the Israelites found themselves in the arid wilderness of Rephidim, their spirits soured from thirst and despair. This moment highlights two key human emotions—anxiety and the craving for reassurance. In many ways, it echoes a common human theme: How do we find sustenance in barren times?

Moses, under immense pressure from the fumbling crowd, found himself before the rock, acting as a mediator not just between the people and the divine but between desperation and hope. Interestingly, when he struck the rock, water streamed forth abundantly—a showcase of how, even in the most impossible situations, hope can emerge.

In this narrative, we can see echoes of a biblical motif: the nourishment provided in desolate places often signifies a spiritual enrichment. Later on, in the New Testament, Jesus refers to himself as the "living water" in John 4:14, inviting quenching of spiritual thirst that mirrors the act of physical sustenance from the rock in Exodus. This continuity invites a broader reflection: Just as Moses responded to a yearning for hydration, leaders throughout time are called to address the deeper needs of their communities—be it physical, spiritual, or emotional. In essence, the rock represents not only physical salvation but a beacon signaling hope that sustains life's journey.