“Digging the Trench”

🎙️ Episode 1 Summary — “Digging the Trench” In Episode 1 of “There’s Still Work to Do,” Danny shares how he and Tom tackled another project around the house—digging a trench to carry water from the sump pump and gutters farther away from the house. With Tom’s new John Deere backhoe, Danny found himself doing something he had never done before: operating a backhoe. That experience becomes a reminder that “I’ve never done this before” doesn’t mean “I can’t do this.” God often leads us into unfamiliar places where we have to learn, trust, and take the next step. Like Moses and Joshua, our confidence doesn’t have to come from knowing exactly what we’re doing—it comes from knowing God goes with us. Main takeaway: Sometimes faith means simply being willing to get in the seat and try. 📖 Small Group Companion Guide Episode 1: “Digging the Trench” Key Scriptures: Exodus 3:12 and Joshua 1:9 Main Thought: God doesn’t always call us to something we already know how to do. Sometimes He asks us to trust Him enough to begin. Discussion Questions: What is something you once thought you couldn’t do but eventually learned? Have you ever allowed “I’ve never done this before” to stop you from trying? Why is God’s promise to be with us more important than having everything figured out? Is there something new God may be asking you to step into right now? This Week’s Challenge: Identify one thing you’ve been afraid to try. Instead of focusing on everything that could go wrong, ask God for courage and take one small step forward. Prayer: Lord, give us courage when we face things we’ve never faced before. Help us trust Your presence more than our own ability. Teach us to take the next step, knowing You are with us. In Jesus’ name, amen.