Exodus 5:1-23

"Then Moses went back to the LORD and protested, 'Why have you brought all this trouble on your own people, Lord? Why did you send me? Ever since I came to Pharaoh as your spokesman, he has been even more brutal to your people. And you have done nothing to rescue them!'" v22-23
Pharaoh had just increased the Hebrews' workload, and Moses protested that God had not rescued his people. Moses expected faster results and fewer problems. (ever been there?) When God is at work, suffering, setbacks, and hardship may still occur. In James 1:2-4 we are encouraged to be happy when difficulties come our way. Problems develop our patience and character by teaching us to:
1.) Trust God to do what is best for us
2.) Look for ways to honor God in our present situation
3.) Remember that God will not abandon us
4.) Watch for God's plan for us