July 19, 2012 Preach the Gospel

Preach the Gospel 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 you 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 they get to know about Jesus to be able to call on his name? Paul tells you that you 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. But you do have a gift or several gifts from the Holy Spirit you are to use to “preach” Christ to the world. You can speak of God’s love. You can tell of his faithfulness to you in your own life. You can demonstrate with acts of love and kindness that the Gospel is real and makes a difference in people’s lives. Another way to “preach” the Gospel is to send others to do so. Missionaries quickly come to mind when you think of sending people. But you can also help local ministries with your support of time and money. You can be an encourager to support those who feel called to focus their life’s work on preaching the Gospel. It’s True, how beautiful it is to preach the Gospel.