Drawing from the book of Malachi, the final prophetic word of the Old Testament, Pastor Blake explores the concept of spiritual drift — the gradual, often unintentional movement away from God that affects believers across every area of life. Set against the backdrop of Israel's spiritual indifference following their return from Babylonian exile, the sermon establishes a clear standard for where believers ought to be spiritually, then identifies the causes and symptoms of drift. The central message is not one of condemnation but of restoration: God, like a good shepherd, lovingly calls his people back home. The sermon culminates with the assurance that no matter how far one has drifted, crying out to God in sincerity will cause him to draw near.