Brethren, the longing of Israel to return to Egypt, as seen in various scriptures, reveals a persistent lack of faith in God and a preference for perceived comfort over spiritual growth. In Exodus 16:2-3, the children of Israel complained against Moses and Aaron in the wilderness, yearning for the days in Egypt when they sat by pots of meat and ate bread to the full, falsely remembering slavery as a time of abundance. This attitude reflects a choice of comfort over faith, a lie they believed rather than trusting in God's provision, hindering their spiritual maturity. In Numbers 14:2-3, Israel again expressed a desire to return to Egypt, fearing the challenges of Canaan despite the promising report of the land. They complained, wishing they had died in Egypt or the wilderness rather than face the responsibility of freedom. Joshua and Caleb urged them to trust in God, assuring them that the Lord was with them, yet Israel rejected this call to faith, desiring reward without effort or obedience. This mirrors a reluctance to embrace the responsibilities that come with God's true freedom. Finally, in Acts 7:39-40, Stephen recounts how Israel, in their hearts, turned back to Egypt, rejecting Moses and demanding other gods to lead them due to fear of the unknown. This resistance to God, even after witnessing His miracles, highlights a choice of fear over faith, a stagnation that prevents growth. Stephen's bold condemnation in Acts 7:51 of their stubbornness as resistance to the Holy Spirit underscores the consequences of such choices. Brethren, these examples of Israel's longing to return to bondage in Egypt serve as warnings. We must strive to choose faith, growth, and true freedom over stagnation, fear, and the false comfort of past bondage, trusting in God's plan and embracing the responsibilities He entrusts to us.