Take Heed

On Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026, Pastor Matt Cottrill challenges us to examine the sharpness of our spiritual walk through the lens of Hebrews 2:1, which warns us to give earnest heed to what we've heard lest we let it slip. The central question posed is both convicting and necessary: Are we as spiritually sharp today as we've been in previous seasons? The message uses the brilliant illustration of a knife that becomes dull through daily use without intentional sharpening—we don't notice the gradual loss of edge until we need precision cutting. Similarly, our spiritual sensitivity can dull over time through routine without intentional engagement. We can still attend church, still worship, still agree with truth, yet lose the razor-sharp conviction that once pierced our hearts. The danger for mature believers is that depth becomes optional rather than essential. We begin to function without pressing forward, maintaining without pursuing deeper things. What once set our souls on fire now only brushes the surface. This isn't about rejecting truth—it's about failing to grow in truth. The call is clear: we need consistent, intentional sharpening through daily engagement with God's Word, not just hearing but applying what we learn, transforming information into formation that reshapes our lives.