October 27, 2010 Preach the Gospel

October 27
Preach the Gospel
Read Romans 10

Romans 10:14-15 How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? 15 And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!”

ARE YOU a bit uncomfortable with these words? The Apostle Paul calls us to action with the word “call”. He states in the previous verses that one must call on the name of the Lord to be saved. So, he asks, how do people get to know about Jesus so they can call on his name?
Paul tells us that we have the responsibility to “preach” to them. Now don’t think you’re off the hook because you’re not a “preacher” or do not have the gift of preaching.
It’s true. Not everyone does have that gift to “officially preach” in front of others. But we all do have a gift or several gifts from the Holy Spirit to use to “tell” the Gospel. For example, we can tell of Jesus’ faithfulness to us. We can demonstrate with acts of love and kindness that the Gospel is real and changes lives. And we must also send others to preach.
Missionaries come to mind when we think of sending people. We can also help local ministries with our support of time and money. We each can speak encouragement to support those who feel called to publically preach.
Paul calls on the early Christians in Rome to be people who act for the Gospel. Through the Holy Scriptures, God uses these words to call us today.


Pause and Consider: What you need to do today to “preach” the Good News and call someone to the life-changing, eternal Truth.