Worship is faithfully stewarding what God entrusts—time, abilities, relationships, and resources—for His glory. In the Garden, Adam’s mandate “to work” used the Hebrew word avad, also translated “worship,” tying vocation to devotion from the start. Jesus clarified it further: “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also,” revealing that money choices expose what—and whom—we actually worship.​

Generosity is not a line item or an annual campaign theme; it is worship that costs something and reshapes the heart, much like a song of praise that moves from lips to lifestyle. Scripture frames giving as an offering that honors God, where the sacrifice itself becomes worship, turning everyday stewardship into a declaration of allegiance to Christ rather than to comfort, control, or cultural expectations of “more”.

This Sunday’s message at Hilltop was a wake-up call and a heartening challenge. We were reminded that Jesus’ great commission—to go, make disciples, and proclaim His gospel—isn't just a suggestion for the especially spiritual, or for those in vocational ministry. It's a call for every believer to step out of the shadows, let their light shine, and make their faith visible and vocal.