In today’s world, it’s easy to get caught up with self-help ideas, motivational speeches, and prosperity teachings, which can make us lose sight of Jesus’ true mission. Rev. Huebel draws inspiration from Matthew 9, where we see the calling of Matthew the tax collector. This story invites us to reflect on a question many might shy away from: Who really needs Jesus? The answer confronts both self-righteousness and self-sufficiency, guiding every sinner to the one Savior who came for precisely this purpose.
Rev. Huebel’s message and the scriptures remind us of Jesus as the Great Physician who heals our deepest needs. Sin isn’t just a flaw; it’s a terminal condition needing Jesus’ touch. The sermon encourages us to choose genuine repentance over self-righteousness and to value mercy above outward sacrifice. By looking at Matthew’s call and other scriptural examples, we are reminded of the church’s true mission: to reach out with love and grace to all in need.
