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God rejoices to see you begin

We all love comfort—comfort food, comfort zones, and familiar routines. But what happens when comfort starts holding us back from what God has next?

In this message, Paul talks about why we keep wanting to “go back to Egypt,” even when we know it isn’t good for us. Using the story of Israel, seasons in the wilderness, and his own funny “pump room” memories, he shows how God grows us through uncomfortable places.

You’ll be challenged to stop reaching back, embrace small beginnings, and step into the new thing God is doing right now.

Daily Devotions

Day 1 – Why Do I Keep Going Back?

Key Idea:

We often run back to what’s comfortable, even when it’s not good for us.

Main Scripture:

“Wouldn’t it be better for us to return to Egypt?” – Numbers 14:3 (NLT)

The Israelites had been slaves in Egypt. God set them free and was leading them to the Promised Land. But when things got hard, they wanted to go back to Egypt. Back to slavery. Back to what was familiar.

We do this too.

• God starts to change us.
• Life gets uncomfortable or scary.
• We reach back for old habits, old sins, or old “comfort foods” for our soul.

For some, “Egypt” might be:

• An unhealthy relationship