This story is written from the viewpoint of Moses, the prophet and founder of Israel as a nation, as a human being. All of
his doubts; his taking miracles for granted; his temper; his arrogance, egotism, fear of others, and his insecurity; his resistance to GOD''s will; his love of GOD; his determination to succeed because GOD wanted him to carry out his plans for His People, no matter what; his refusal to abandon those people, no matter what; his
stumbling journey and stumbling tongue; his lack of self-confidence; his beautiful (though disappointing to him) results and achievements; his bitter disappointment at being denied Canaan for his lack of faith and faint heart on ONE occasion; the beauty of a heart that could console.
Most of the time, when we think of the prophets and saints, we think of them as SO different from us, so inhumanly
perfect, so free of doubts sin, reluctance to achieve GOD''s will, so unable to be emulated because they are holy and perfect. it isn''t true, at least not for most of them. While Moses was not dissolute or depraved, many have been, until they met GOD and fell in love. The author emphasizes Moses''s humanity -- it is disarming and purely encouraging. If he could do it, why can''t we? And in truth there is no reason why not.
There are sections of this book directed primarily at leaders, ministers, pastors and their followers (like, don''t complain -- pray). But the message is clear. Let GOD find you; them do what you will, in HIS love.