Epiphany 3 B + What time is it? + 1.24.21

M. Campbell-Langdell All Santos, Oxnard (Jonah 3: 1–5, 10; Psalm 62: 6–14; 1 Corinthians 7: 29–31; Mark 1: 14–20) What time is it? Although we are most of the way through January, it is a new day. Many around the country sensed a possibility for a fresh start this week, even as some may have felt defeated. For many it felt like a time of promise and hope, after so long spent in fear and sorrow. Jesus came to those in Galilee some simple words. “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news.” Then he called some of his disciples, Simon and Andrew, saying “Follow me and I will make you fish for people.” Such simple words, but the meaning is profound. The time is fulfilled, or is among us, or time’s up. Time to get with the program and follow God. We too are hearing that. Not only do we need to hear God’s call in our lives to repent of the sins of racism, of our degradation of the earth, and so many other ills, but we are s