In this message we explore God’s call for every believer to lead. Ben highlights how the priests in Malachi grew weary and failed to lead God’s people well—but Jesus stepped in as the perfect High Priest, the faithful leader we needed.  When we accepted Jesus as Lord and Saviour, our identity changed before we ever lifted a finger: we became royal priests, created in Christ to do good works. But priestly identity doesn’t mean self‑reliance. We cannot live for Christ in our own strength. We rest in Him. We draw life from Him. And empowered by the Spirit, we go as servant‑leaders—carrying God’s presence, mercy, and blessing into the world through our everyday lives.

Malachi 1:6–14 confronts God’s people with the truth that being “chosen” is not about ancestry but about faith that produces genuine devotion. Israel claimed to belong to Yahweh, yet their worship was hollow—they offered God their leftovers, revealing hearts that no longer honoured him. Scripture shows that true children of God are marked by sacrificial obedience, giving God their first and best in every area of life. Jesus warns that half‑hearted worship is self‑deception, and real faith is seen in how we use our whole lives. Jesus calls is for us to repent, return to him and that through his church Christ's name will be made great among the nations.