{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Lost In "Egypt"","description":"When Your Heart Is Lost In “Egypt” . . .\n \nThe direction in which I go reveals the condition of my heart and determines the destination of my life.\n \n·         A rebellious heart will always go in a direction opposite of God. (v.1, 2)\n \n·         An impatient heart devises a plan that is often convenient and impulsive. (v.1) \no   Quick to listen to my logic rather than wait to hear God’s voice.\no   Difficult circumstances will often press me into trusting God more, or planning my own way of escape or provision.\n§  “To take refuge in the protection of Pharaoh . . .”\n§  “To seek shelter in the shadow of Egypt!”\n \n·         A selfish heart often seeks to justify and disguise a selfish decision as spirit-led direction.  (Isaiah 30:1; Proverbs 16:2)\n \nWhat I Find In “Egypt” . . . \n \nAll that I believe will provide comfort and satisfaction will only produce restlessness and misery.  (v.3-7)\n \nA Life Surrendered to God . . .\n \nA surrendered heart always trusts the sovereignty and character of God.\no   I trust your word\/voice. (Psalm 119:160)\no   I trust your direction. (Psalm 119:105)\no   I trust your timing. (Psalm 130:5)\no   I trust your plan. (Jeremiah 29:11)\no   I trust you completely. (Proverbs 3:5-6)\n \nQuestions to Think On . . .\n \n1.      What is the condition of my heart?\n\n2.      Am I going down to “Egypt” rather than trusting God?","author_name":"Crossgate Church Podcasts","author_url":"http:\/\/crossgate.libsyn.com","html":"