Sermon: “Earn This”

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11; James 5:7-10

The strange question from John the Baptist about the identity of Jesus can be difficult to comprehend. How could John not know? Didn’t he baptize Jesus himself? Not surprisingly, this passage is about faith — enduring faith – and living up to one’s best self in the light of God’s great gifts. How is our faith being challenged in personal ways these days? How closely are each of us living up to his or her best self?