Are You Qualified to Share the Gospel? (Isaiah 6:1-8)

Fifth Sunday After Epiphany, February 6, 2022

Epiphany Series: Uncovered

Uncovered Messengers:  The least qualified are the first sent

First Reading:  Isaiah 6:1-8.  Isaiah admitted he was guilty of sin; in his grace, the Lord not only takes Isaiah’s sin away, but also sends him out as a messenger of grace.

Psalm 67: Oh God, show us your mercy and bless us with your grace.

Second Reading:  Romans 10:12-17.  God’s plan is to send saved sinners to proclaim salvation to other sinners.

Gospel Reading:     Luke 5:1-11.  Jesus tales simple, self-admittedly sinful fisherman and removes their fears, calls them to follow, and makes them fishers of men.

Sermon Text:  Isaiah 6:1-8.  Are You Qualified to Share the Gospel?

Sin says ‘no’ but God says, “yes.”  Like Isaiah, like the disciples, you are qualified because God has made you so.  You are because God has forgiven your sins.  You are because God has called you to the job.  You are really just the messenger; you can’t make the message more persuasive or powerful; that is the work of the Gospel.  It is the Holy Spirit who changes hearts.

Amen

 Pastor Ron Koehler