Don't Short-Circuit the Process

Apr 26, 2026    Pastor Sean Pinder

Have you ever felt like giving up right when things got hard? This powerful message breaks down why the process you're going through is actually biblical, using the metaphor of a caterpillar becoming a butterfly to show that you can't skip the cocoon phase and still reach your destiny. Drawing from Acts 14:22, you're reminded that tribulation isn't a sign something's gone wrong — it's the very path that purifies and refines you for what God has next. The stories of Paul, Barnabas, and even Jesus' own disciples show that people turning away when things get tough is nothing new, but that doesn't have to be your story. If you're in a difficult season, this is your word to stay committed and keep going.