Day 5: Guarding your heart from Egypt and embracing Jesus
Israel was rescued through wonders, yet soon craved the old life and shaped a golden calf with their own hands. Hearts still drift toward familiar idols—comfort, control, applause—even after grace has delivered us. The Most High does not live in our boxes; He invites us to Himself in Jesus, the true dwelling place of God. When expectations of what God “should be” crumble, worship becomes real and idols lose their pull. Ask God to reveal any small altars in your life and to re-center your trust in Christ alone.
Acts 7:39–41, 48–49 — Our ancestors refused to obey and turned back to Egypt in their hearts, telling Aaron to make gods for them; they molded a calf, offered sacrifices, and celebrated what their own hands produced. Yet the Most High does not live in structures humans construct; heaven is His throne and earth His footstool—what house could we possibly build for Him?
Reflection: Which specific habit or comfort has been tugging your heart back toward “Egypt,” and what boundary or new practice will you adopt this week to turn your affection toward Jesus?
