In Malachi, we see people trapped in religious routines, forgetting the very God they’re meant to adore. Their sacrifices are mere leftovers, their worship is a chore, and their hearts are indifferent. When God declared, “I have loved you,” they cynically replied, “How have you loved us?” This startling exchange should unsettle us. But before we criticize their callousness, we must ask: Is our worship vibrant and transformational, or just a lifeless checkbox on a religious to-do list? Beware, because spiritual apathy creeps in quietly! If you’re just going through the motions, ask God to rekindle your love and restore a genuine heart of worship. It’s not about rituals—it’s about a relationship that ignites awe for the One who first loved us.
Trusting the Unseen Plan of God
God is never mentioned in the Book of Esther. He seems invisible and silent. Yet we discover that God is actually at work behind the scenes through it all, quietly bringing about His will. So always remember, just because God is silent, it does not mean He is absent! In those seasons of life when God seems strangely quiet, He is still there, still at work.