How … unless someone tells them?

Romans 10:14-21

¹⁴ But how can they call on him to save them unless they believe in him? And how can they believe in him if they have never heard about him? And how can they hear about him unless someone tells them? ¹⁵ And how will anyone go and tell them without being sent? That is why the Scriptures say, “How beautiful are the feet of messengers who bring good news!”

¹⁶ But not everyone welcomes the Good News, for Isaiah the prophet said, “Lord, who has believed our message?” ¹⁷ So faith comes from hearing, that is, hearing the Good News about Christ. ¹⁸ But I ask, have the people of Israel actually heard the message? Yes, they have:

“The message has gone throughout the earth,
and the words to all the world.”

¹⁹ But I ask, did the people of Israel really understand? Yes, they did, for even in the time of Moses, God said,

“I will rouse your jealousy through people who are not even a nation.
I will provoke your anger through the foolish Gentiles.”

²⁰ And later Isaiah spoke boldly for God, saying,

“I was found by people who were not looking for me.
I showed myself to those who were not asking for me.”

²¹ But regarding Israel, God said,

“All day long I opened my arms to them,
but they were disobedient and rebellious.”

As I ready today’s passage, I am reminded afresh of the importance of having the message of the Gospel fresh on my lips, with my heart on my sleeve, and my legs ready to move me to wherever I need to be to bring the message of hope that takes people out of the kingdom of darkness. 

God is mighty to save, but I need to be the hands and feet of Christ to minister to the lost. 

Plus, I need to ensure I’m supporting those who are called to do the work of the Gospel. Administratively, with verbal encouragement and with finances. 

Lord, thank You that You have made the importance of getting the Gospel message out into the world. I pray that you will make me bolder and more effective in following your call. 

Written by Ps Justin Ware