Romans 10:13-15 (NLT) for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the LORD will be saved.” But how can they call on him to save them unless they believe in him? And how can they believe in him if they have never heard about him? And how can they hear about him unless someone tells them? And how will anyone go and tell them without being sent? That is why the Scriptures say, “How beautiful are the feet of messengers who bring good news!”
There is a dear gentleman in our church who faithfully travels to Haiti, despite the dangers, to help with missions work with several of the local individuals there. Our church is faithful to support that work. And honestly when we read scriptures like the passage above, our immediate thoughts divert to words like missionary and mission...someone else, not us... somewhere else, not here. We are comfortable with this because it implies we don’t have to go anywhere or do anything, someone else can do it. We get some complacent idea that “they” are called and sent. We are not.
Here’s the problem. You ARE being sent. From the moment you accepted Christ as your Lord and Savior, you were sent into the world for the purpose of sending a beacon of light to a lost and dying world.
Matthew 5:14-16 (NIV, excerpts) You are the light of the world. ...let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
Here’s another news flash for you. Take time to notice what we refer to as the Great Commission, further detailed in Jesus’ last words recorded in Acts...doesn’t begin in the farthest corners of the world, but it begins locally. It begins in your own hometown, then reaching outward from city, to state, to nation, to the world.
Matthew 28:18-20 (NIV, excerpts) ...Therefore go and make disciples of all nations...
Acts 1:7-8 (NLT, excerpts) ...And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.
It begins in the center and spreads outward in concentric circles. Right here, where you are. Right now, today. You are already in the right time and place to be a witness for Christ. At your job. At the grocery store. At the gas station. In your neighborhood. At your school. At the coffee shop. On the pickleball court. In the gym. Texting with family and friends.
You have been sent to tell others about the One who loves you, died for you, saved you, rose again for you, and is returning for you. You have been sent to tell others about Jesus Christ, your Lord and Savior. Your feet are beautiful! Why? Because YOU are the messenger that brings good news.
Gracious Heavenly Father,
Forgive us for the assumption that others can do the missionary work for us. We truly thank you for those who are willing to travel and we ask for their safety in difficult situations. But we also ask that you awaken in us the awareness of the many folk we encounter on a daily basis who desperately need to hear of your love, and the gift of salvation you offer through the sacrifice of Your One and only Beloved Son. Embolden us to be the messengers who bring Good News.
In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
The devotional Beautiful Feet appeared first on Write From My Heart at https://writefrommyheartblog.blogspot.com
Email: Dotty Willmon, writefrommyheartblog@gmail.com
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