Romans 10:14-17 (NIV)
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? And how can anyone preach unless they are
sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good
news!”
But not all the
Israelites accepted the good news. For Isaiah says, “Lord, who has believed our
message?” Consequently,
faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word
about Christ.
Devotional:
I am a firm believer that one of the best
ways to witness to others is through your own life. Let other people see Christ in you. By being the “lighthouse” for Christ shining
brightly forth for all to see. However,
it isn’t enough. The best form of
communication is through words. The
interaction of a conversation will solidify and confirm what people see in
you.
If I am angry at someone they can see that
I am angry. I can tell something is
wrong and might even avoid me. If I do
not communicate my anger they will never know the what, whom, and why. They will never understand that it was them I
was angry at. They will never know why I
was angry. But, if I go to them and tell
them I am angry and why then they will know.
It is through the verbal message that communicates the truth.
If people see Jesus in you they may never
realize the truth of what is different.
You have to exchange words. In
some form or fashion you have to communicate with them. As Christians we have to tell others about
Christ. We have to deliver His
message. Sometimes it might be a letter,
Paul wrote tons of letters. It might be
an email, I bet Paul would have emailed if he could have. Just maybe you can pick up the phone and talk
or speak with people face to face. But
one way or the other each and every one of us has to deliver the message.
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