Changed By God To Make A Difference For God

In this season of the Epiphany with its emphasis on bringing God's light to the nations, why should we care? Don't we have enough problems of our own that weigh us down? Why would we possibly want to proclaim the Good News of God's healing love in and through Jesus to those who still live in the darkness? If you've ever had those kinds of questions or concerns, this sermon is for you. Lectionary texts for today's sermon are Isaiah 49.1-7; Psalm 40.1-11; 1 Corinthians 1.1-9; John 1.29-42.