Faith Comes From What Is Heard

For, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.”

But how are they to call on one in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in one of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone to proclaim him? And how are they to proclaim him unless they are sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!” But not all have obeyed the good news; for Isaiah says, “Lord, who has believed our message?” So faith comes from what is heard, and what is heard comes through the word of Christ.”

Romans 10:13-17

God loves this world. God loves us. He loves us so much He sent His own Son to die for our sins. God gives us a choice. He wants us to have free will. And when we call on Him to be our friend, He will be there.

God saves us, one person at a time. We are charged with going out and spreading His message. We cannot save. He can. But in our own small ways, we can lead others to Christ.

Embrace your smaller world through earnest prayer as you consider lost individuals in your family, neighborhood, and workplace. Then, as you seek to live and give the good news, expect God to open doors of opportunity.

The light that shines farthest,

shines brightest at home.

Our Daily Bread – April 30, 2009