Sunday, January 17, 2021
SECOND SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY
The early winter darkness in the northern hemisphere provides the perfect backdrop for the candles and glow of the Christmas celebration. But as the glow of Christmas fades, the darkness is still there. The life of faith in this world is a constant struggle between the darkness of sin and the light of new life in Christ. Fortunately we are not left powerless for the struggle. “For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ” (Galatians 3:27). Joined to the Lord as in a wedding we become a new person in Christ and are given the new family name: Christian. In that name we glorify God with all that we have, fully confident of His love.
READINGS
Old Testament
1 Samuel 3:1–10
(God reveals Himself to Samuel.)
Psalm
Psalm 139:1-10
Epistle
1 Corinthians 6:12–20
(Glorify God in your body.)
Gospel
John 1:43–51
(Listen! God is calling.)
COLLECT
Let us pray.
Almighty and everlasting God,
who governs all things in heaven and on earth,
mercifully hear the prayers of Your people
and grant us Your peace through all our days;
through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord,
who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever. Amen