Romans 10:14-15
Making Christ Known
How then will they call
on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never
heard? And how are they to hear without someone
preaching? And how are they to
preach unless they are sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the
feet of those who preach the good news!”
In
this verse, Paul was writing to a church in Rome that he never visited. He
wanted to share the love of Christ and that it is for everyone! Do you remember
how you first felt after you were baptized and how you just had that wonderful
glow about you. It was falling in love. You wanted to share the Good News and
speak about your salvation from sin to others. Then life takes over and we tend
to forget the love that is eternally given to us and must be given to others
who do not know about Christ. As God remains waiting for us he is also waiting
for those who do not know Him. Righteousness is a gift from God that needs to
be shared! We must continue to
share our lives with people around us and tell them how we went through a trial
or challenge leaning on God! This does mean everyone! Who can you tell? First
your family, even those in your family that do not believe in God. Then your
neighbor and people you meet during your day. Joel 1:3 spoke to the people of
Judah to “Tell your children of it, and let your children tell their children,
and their children to another generation.” In Deuteronomy 11:19 “You shall teach them to your children,
talking of them when you are sitting in your house, and when you are walking by
the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise.” Then in Psalm 66:16, “Come
and hear, all you who fear God, and I will tell what he has done for my soul.”
If
you confess with your mouth Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God
raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with our heart that you
believe and are justified. It is with your mouth that you confess your sins and
are saved.
How
can someone believe that God is real if we do not tell them how God works in
our lives today? How can you tell someone your testimony? How did God carry you
through a trial and gave you all you needed once you surrendered your will to
him? Invite someone to church, to bible study, to your home group or a mission
event. Share your faith with everyone! For we are all set to tell the Good
News. Continue to worship, praise,
confess your sins and pray to God for wisdom and understanding. Keep memorizing
scripture, learn the promises of God, and then share them with other people.
Make it a part of your language so you can be strong in speaking the truth of
God’s word. Learn how to tell a Bible Story and relate this to today’s
struggles and joy!
As
it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news!”
Let us create new habits to be faithful to the one we will be spending eternity
with. He is the great I AM!
Denise Miller has
been attending Hope Church since January 2016, attends Bible Study, and just
completed the Partnership Class at Hope. She lives in Wilton with her family
and serves the homeless and poor in Norwalk.
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