The Church once filled the world with beauty—music, art, and architecture that reflected the glory of God. Somewhere along the way, that imagination fell silent. It is time for churches to recover the conviction that beauty matters, not as decoration, but as worship.

Once, the Church filled the world with beauty—cathedrals that reached heavenward, paintings that told sacred stories, music that lifted the soul. Today, our worship spaces often look and sound like conference centers. How did we lose our sense of wonder, and how can we get it back?

Understand that preaching is a form of worship. It’s not only about imparting knowledge but also about glorifying God by valuing and treasuring His Word. The act of obedience to the command to preach and the attitude of our preaching as we hear the Word of God combine as the culmination of our corporate worship gathering.

When we listen to a sermon, it should be an intimate conversation between us and God, where His Word penetrates our hearts and minds. It’s about allowing the sermon to challenge, comfort, and change us.

Preaching is an opportunity for worship. Often, we limit the idea of worship to singing and music. However, preaching is equally a form of worship. It's about treasuring and valuing the Word of God. Every sermon is an opportunity to dive into the Scriptures, to understand and embrace the messages God has for us. Like cherishing a letter from a loved one, we should cherish the messages delivered through preaching.

Malachi reminds us that revitalizing our churches begins with revitalizing our worship. Let's lead our congregations to a place of genuine, heartfelt worship that honors the God who is worthy of all praise and adoration.