Steve opened by expressing his joy in fellowship and worship, emphasizing the importance of pressing onward in our Christian walk toward the fullness of Christ. He highlighted Philippians 3:12-14, where Paul encourages believers to forget what lies behind and reach forward to the prize of God's calling in Christ Jesus. Drawing from Genesis 32-35, Steve reflected on Jacob’s wrestling with God at Peniel, where he received a new name, Israel, symbolizing a deeper encounter with the Lord. He also referenced Malachi 3:7, urging repentance and returning to God’s statutes, emphasizing that God's desire is for a bride for His Son, which we are part of through intimate relationship and corporate unity. Steve stressed that while we have experienced much of God, there is always more—more of His presence, love, and purpose—that He wants to reveal. He cautioned against settling or becoming comfortable in this world, citing Jacob’s tendency to stop short of God's best, especially in Shechem, where compromise led to trouble. The key to pressing on is maintaining a heavenly vision, holding fast to Christ, and remaining teachable through repentance. He likened believers to iron in the fire—dependent on Christ’s power to stay soft and moldable. Ultimately, Steve called us to stay close to Jesus, measure everything against His Word, and continually respond to His call to return and grow in His fullness, until His satisfaction is fulfilled in us.