That same day Pharaoh commanded the slave masters and foremen who were over the people: "You must no longer
give straw to the people for making bricks as before. Let them go and collect straw for themselves. But you must require of them the same quota of bricks that they were making before. Do not reduce it, for they are slackers. That is why they are crying, 'Let us go sacrifice to our God.' Make the work harder for the men so they will keep at it and pay no attention to lying words!" Exodus 5:6-9 (NIV)
Moses returned to the LORD, and said, "Lord, why have you caused trouble for this people? Why did you ever send me? From the time I went to speak to Pharaoh in your name, he has caused trouble for this people, and you have certainly not rescued them!" Exodus 5:22-23
The Burning Bush experience equipped Moses to lead God’s people out of slavery. His audience with Pharaoh was a disaster for the very people he was sent to free. Moses returns to God’s presence with a grievance that demands explanation. One would think that on a mission from God, Moses would meet with overwhelming success. The issue to consider is: Do you have the faith to complain to God? Telling God the truth about how things look is well documented in Scripture (Job, Moses, David, Elijah, Jesus). God can handle the truth. In the telling of our truth in prayer we always find acceptance and comfort. Relationships are interactive. Lying, running away, getting angry or playing the victim will never draw us closer to one another or God.