Romans 10:15-17
15And 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!’ 16But not all have obeyed the good news; for Isaiah says, ‘Lord, who has believed our message?’ 17So faith comes from what is heard, and what is heard comes through the word of Christ.
We talk a lot about how faith is shared – through invitation, telling the story, witnessing. This letter to the Romans reminds us that faith comes from what is heard – and what is heard comes through the word of Christ. But it also contains this verse about being sent, and it is a good reminder for all of us, I think. How are we to proclaim Jesus unless we are sent?
At the end of every worship we send you – “Go in peace, serve the Lord!” and you respond, “For all to know Christ! Thanks be to God!” Maybe you think, “Where are you sending me? I don’t really want to go anywhere.” Well, we aren’t sending you very far – just to your homes and to your places of work and your schools and to breakfast or lunch. You have heard the word of Christ. And now you’re sent.
By the way, your feet are beautiful. They carry a messenger of the word of God.
Peace,
Pastor Jenn
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