Exodus 5:1-23
The first requested to Pharaoh merely aggravates the situation.
The people turn against their 'deliverer'.
Moses in his frustration turns once again to God. And God renews his calling, reminding Moses of who God is and telling him what he intends to do.
The requests: This seems less than the whole truth; but it is in the nature of a test case. Israel had to leave Egypt in order to sacrifice because the nature of their sacrifice was offensive to the Egyptians. Pharaoh's reaction reveals his implacable hostility, already predicted by God.
Access to Pharaoh if Ramesses II is the pharaoh in question, he is known to have made himself available even to ordinary petitioners. Moses, brought up in the harem, knew how to attract Pharaoh's attention.
Why?
Following God's commands may have more difficult and complain from environment. God's promises are confirmed after a few hard works.
The challenge to face is out faith to the problem and the hard ways.
It is not the easy way to the promise land. But the faith and courage may lead us to the milk and fruitful promised land.
When Moses met difficult he turned to the Lord, this is our way either.
How?
Turn to the Lord when there seems no way, God has his way for me. He is the Lord, He is my way.
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