Today we have the special privilege of celebrating both the Sixth Sunday after Epiphany and Scout Sunday. Please see the insert below for information on the history and purpose of Scout Sunday.
“You are the light of the world…let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in Heaven.” These words from today’s Gospel reading are used in our Baptismal service. We are all children of the light. Shine on!
In today’s Gospel lesson we hear what have come to be known as the Beatitudes. Each of us is Blessed. Each of us is a precious and beloved child of God. We are each, in our own way, a living embodiment of the Beatitudes.
In this week’s Gospel we hear the story of Jesus calling his first disciples, the fishermen Andrew, Peter, James, and John, to “fish for people”. Little did they know what they were signing up for, but I suspect that they would not have changed their choice. Sometimes you just have to jump in.
Is there someone you know who has not heard of God’s saving love and grace? Have you?
Did you make any New Year’s resolutions this year? How about adding one to love your neighbor a little bit more each day? Just think how much better this world would be by this time next year if everyone made, and followed, that resolution.
