God has called Moses Now Moses does what God tells him to do. The Egyptian tormentors turn up the heat by not allowing them to have straw for the brick. Serving God Is Not Always Rainbows and Sunshine Exodus 5:19-21  1. Not Every Mission Is Easy The foremen, troubled by Pharaoh’s insensitivity and apprehensive about their near-term prospects, vented their frustrations and fears on Moses and Aaron, who had been waiting for their report. The foremen now blamed the two brothers for raising their hopes, only to see them dashed on the ground because of the Pharaoh’s contempt for their request.  Surely, Pharaoh and his leaders would now suspect them of initiating a revolt, and just as surely, Pharaoh would put it down with brute force, if necessary. The foreman is mad here because Moses and Aaron excited them, and now the work is more complex. Many people are excited to get into the church, but they run once they realize it can be challenging. Good things are not easy. All good things take work. If you want to go from good to great, you must be willing to work! Exodus 5:22  2. Not Every Mission Is An Immediate Success Is this why you sent me? Moses either ignored or forgot what God had told him earlier about Pharaoh’s responses. He was disappointed because obeying God seemed to bring trouble rather than immediate success.  God’s people today must remember that God’s Word says, “We must go through many hardships to enter the kingdom of God.” If you want to see change in your life, you must deal with incremental advancement. True changes cannot happen overnight. We have to change ourselves to grow truly. Exodus 5:23  3. God Can Handle Your Question You have not rescued your people at all. God’s promise to rescue his people seemed more unlikely than ever because the situation was becoming worse rather than better.  Through these discouraging circumstances, God wanted to teach the people that often before he sends his miracles and the victory of freedom there will be troubles and difficulties that appear to make the situation hopeless.  Through times of disappointment, a believer must have faith in God’s Word and continue to trust him to work out his plans in his own time. When things go wrong in our lives, we often question God, just like Moses, and ask why this is happening to me. We will face trials in our walk with God and may never fully grasp why God doesn't answer immediately. We serve a God that can handle your questions. When times get tough, hit your knees and cry out to God. The problem is that many of us run from God instead of to God. What are our transformational moments? Are you frustrated with God’s timing? Do you run when things get hard? Are you drawing near to God?