This sermon continued the church’s focus on being in awe of God by addressing how distraction undermines intimacy with Him and leads to spiritual drift. Pastor Mike emphasized that transformation into Christlikeness does not come through effort, gifting, or activity, but through the presence of God. Holiness, which Scripture says is necessary to see the Lord, flows out of intimacy with Him rather than religious performance.

Using Hebrews 2, the message warned believers to “pay much closer attention” to the gospel so they do not drift away—not through open rebellion, but through neglect. Drift was described as subtle and often unintentional, marked by spiritual apathy, postponed obedience, and diminished attentiveness to God. The pastor illustrated this personally and biblically, showing how even good or necessary things can slowly replace intentional dependence on the Lord.

The sermon culminated in Jesus’ interaction with Mary and Martha in Luke 10. Martha loved and served Jesus but was distracted, anxious, and demanding. Mary chose to sit at Jesus’ feet and listen. Jesus affirmed Mary’s choice as the “one necessary thing.” The message called listeners to examine their prayer lives, priorities, and distractions, and to return to a posture of listening, presence, and attentiveness so that intimacy with God can again fuel genuine transformation.