"First Things First"

The message beautifully connects our worship to our mission, reminding us that what we practice in church prepares us for sharing God's love in the world. It's a call to make worship our priority, knowing that it's both the source and the ultimate goal of all our service. The story of Peter walking on water in Matthew 14 serves as a profound illustration of this truth. Before Peter took that miraculous step onto the waves, he first fixed his eyes on Jesus - a perfect picture of worship. This teaches us that our acts of faith and service must be rooted in a deep, personal encounter with Christ. We're challenged to consider: Are we truly seeing Jesus in our worship, or are we distracted by the storms of life?