Malachi delivers the final message of God to Israel of the Old Testament. The message emphasizes the urgent need for everyone to return to the profound reverence and awe of God that once characterized their lives. Why would God address them with such a message? Their daily worship practices and overall lives had deviated from their former state, reflecting a loss of reverence and awe for God. Israel had become a people who had ceased to give God their utmost devotion, and God sought to challenge them on this matter. Today, you too are challenged to reflect on your own life and discern if there are any areas where you have failed to cultivate a healthy fear of God.