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IS THIS WHY YOU SENT ME? / EXODUS 5:22

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(KJV) Exodus 5:22

And Moses returned unto the Lord, and said, Lord, wherefore hast thou so evil entreated this people? why is it that thou hast sent me?

When Obeying God Makes Things Worse: Finding Faith in Exodus 5:22

We have all been there. You finally take that leap of faith, obey what you feel God is calling you to do, and instead of a red carpet rolling out, the floor drops beneath you. Your obedience is met with immediate, crushing resistance.

In those moments, our hearts naturally echo the raw, painful question Moses asked in Exodus 5:22:

“Moses returned to the Lord and said, ‘Why, Lord, why have you brought trouble on this people? Is this why you sent me?‘”

The Trap of Immediate Success

Moses was discouraged. He had just confronted Pharaoh, demanding the release of the Israelites, only for Pharaoh to double their workload by withholding straw for their bricks. The people turned on Moses, and Moses, in turn, questioned God.

But if we look closer, Moses’ disappointment stemmed from a selective memory. He had either ignored or completely forgotten what God told him at the burning bush. God had already warned him: “I know that the king of Egypt will not let you go unless a mighty hand compels him” (Exodus 3:19).

God never promised Moses an easy, one-and-done victory. He promised deliverance, but He also promised a battle. Moses expected immediate success, and when trouble came instead, he doubted his calling.

The Guarantee of Hardship

Like Moses, we often buy into the unwritten myth that path-of-least-resistance equals God’s will. We assume that if we are suffering, we must have taken a wrong turn.

However, Scripture consistently tells us the exact opposite. God’s Word explicitly prepares us for friction when we walk in obedience:

  • Acts 14:22 reminds us that “we must go through many hardships to enter the kingdom of God.”
  • Jesus directly tells us in John 16:33, “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
  • Paul warns that “everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted” (2 Timothy 3:12).

Hardship is not evidence of God’s absence; often, it is a sign that your obedience is actively disrupting the status quo of the enemy.

Hold On to the Promise, Not the Process

When you find yourself asking, “Is this why you sent me?”, take a step back. Remember that God’s timeline is bigger than the current setback. The resistance you are experiencing today does not mean God has abandoned you or that you misheard Him. It just means the story isn’t over yet.

Don’t let short-term trouble make you forget long-term promises. Hold steady, keep obeying, and watch how He uses the hardship to reveal His mighty hand.

A Closing Prayer

Heavenly Father,
We come to You in moments of confusion and weariness. Lord, when obedience brings trouble instead of ease, it is so easy for our hearts to get discouraged and ask, “Why did You send me here?” Forgive us for the times we forget Your warnings and doubt Your goodness when hardships come.

Grant us the spiritual stamina to endure the friction of this world. Remind us that trouble is not a sign of Your failure, but a canvas for Your miracles. Strengthen our faith today so that we can stand firm on Your promises, even when the process is painful. We trust that You have already overcome the world. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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  6. I AM SLOW OF SPEECH / EXODUS 4:10
  7. STAFF … BECAME A SNAKE / EXODUS 4:2-3
  8. ASK … PLUNDER THE EGYPTIANS / EXODUS 3:22
  9. I AM WHO I AM / EXODUS 3:14
  10. I WILL BE WITH YOU / EXODUS 3:12
  11. MILK AND HONEY / EXODUS 3:8
  12. SEEN THE MISERY OF MY PEOPLE / EXODUS 3:7
  13. HOLY GROUND / EXODUS 3:5
  14. THE ANGEL OF THE LORD / EXODUS 3:2
  15. MOSES WAS TENDING THE FLOCK / EXODUS 3:1
  16. THEIR CRY WENT UP TO GOD / EXODUS 2:23
  17. MIDIAN / EXODUS 2:15
  18. KILLED THE EGYPTIAN / EXODUS 2:12
  19. MOSES / EXODUS 2:11
  20. HEBREW BABIES / EXODUS 2:6
  21. A SON / EXODUS 2:1-2
  22. SLAVE MASTERS OVER THEM TO OPPRESS THEM / EXODUS 1:11
  23. WHO DID NOT KNOW ABOUT JOSEPH / EXODUS 1:8
  24. MULTIPLIED GREATLEY / EXODUS 1:6-7
  25. THE SONS OF ISRAEL / EXODUS 1:1-5
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