Romans 10:14-16
We All Have a Story to Tell
Our responsibility as believers is to be witnesses for the Lord and spread the Good News of the Gospel. But here is a question worth considering: Do people even know we believe in Jesus? Do they know our personal testimony of how we came to know the Lord and how He has revealed Himself to us?
It is often these personal stories of God's faithfulness and His workings in our lives that cause people to take notice. After all, it is one thing to read words in a book and quite another to encounter a living example of the truths and promises contained in that book.
I find that as I scroll through Facebook, I am bombarded with advertisements for various items and products seemingly tailor-made for me because of conversations I have had (that they have apparently listened to ) or searches that have been tracked.
Before I digress too much on that topic, let me just say that these advertisements promise all kinds of wonderful things if we will just buy their products. Yet, the proof is often in the reviews! Thank God for the reviews! There have been several items I have chosen not to purchase simply because the reviews were awful.
On the other hand, there are products that have delivered exactly as promised, and those are the ones I am quick to recommend to family and friends.
My husband, who is a bit of a “foodie,” will often use the example of discovering a great restaurant. When we find one, we are more than happy to pass along the recommendation. We readily share our experiences with others when we discover something wonderful.
But when it comes to sharing the greatest discovery of our lives—the Lord Jesus Christ—crickets!
How is it that we can be so enthusiastic about recommending a restaurant, a product, or a vacation destination, yet remain strangely silent about the One who has changed our lives for eternity?
Paul makes a compelling point in this passage. How can people call upon someone they have never believed in? And how can they believe in someone they have never heard about? And how can they hear unless someone tells them?
People are not going to know about the Lord unless someone tells them. Now, we certainly cannot rule out those extraordinary occasions when the Lord reveals Himself personally to someone, as He did with Saul, later known as Paul, on the road to Damascus.
But why make the Lord do all the work? ;)
He has graciously invited us to partner with Him in spreading the message of salvation! What an incredible privilege that is!
And here is something I think we sometimes overlook: A witness is simply someone who tells what he has seen, heard, and experienced. We do not have to be theologians or master debaters to share the Gospel. We simply need to be willing to tell our story.
And we all have a story to tell!
We can share how the Lord has answered our prayers, carried us through difficult seasons, provided when we had a need, forgiven our sins, and transformed our lives. These are not merely stories about something we have read; they are personal testimonies of the faithfulness of a living God.
Yet, as Paul reminds us, not everyone will welcome the Good News. Even Isaiah recognized this when he asked, “LORD, who has believed our message?” (Romans 10:16).
Not everyone will respond favorably, and we should not take that personally. Ultimately, it is not merely our message they are rejecting, but the One who sent us. And one day, each person will have to give an account to Him.
Our responsibility is to share the message. Their responsibility is to respond to it. We cannot make anyone believe, nor should we try to force them. We are simply called to be faithful witnesses, trusting the Holy Spirit to work in the hearts of those who hear.
The Lord has left us here for a reason. We are His ambassadors, entrusted with the greatest message the world will ever hear.
So, let me leave you with this thought:
If we are willing to tell others about a restaurant that serves a wonderful meal, how much more should we be willing to tell them about the One who offers the Bread of Life?
A good meal may satisfy us for a few hours, but Jesus offers something that satisfies the soul for eternity.
Share your testimony. Tell others about God's goodness, His faithfulness, and His incredible love for mankind. You never know whose heart the Lord has already been preparing to receive the message you have been entrusted to share.
After all, someone may be waiting to hear the very story that only you can tell.
Our responsibility as believers is to be witnesses for the Lord and spread the Good News of the Gospel. But here is a question worth considering: Do people even know we believe in Jesus? Do they know our personal testimony of how we came to know the Lord and how He has revealed Himself to us?
It is often these personal stories of God's faithfulness and His workings in our lives that cause people to take notice. After all, it is one thing to read words in a book and quite another to encounter a living example of the truths and promises contained in that book.
I find that as I scroll through Facebook, I am bombarded with advertisements for various items and products seemingly tailor-made for me because of conversations I have had (that they have apparently listened to ) or searches that have been tracked.
Before I digress too much on that topic, let me just say that these advertisements promise all kinds of wonderful things if we will just buy their products. Yet, the proof is often in the reviews! Thank God for the reviews! There have been several items I have chosen not to purchase simply because the reviews were awful.
On the other hand, there are products that have delivered exactly as promised, and those are the ones I am quick to recommend to family and friends.
My husband, who is a bit of a “foodie,” will often use the example of discovering a great restaurant. When we find one, we are more than happy to pass along the recommendation. We readily share our experiences with others when we discover something wonderful.
But when it comes to sharing the greatest discovery of our lives—the Lord Jesus Christ—crickets!
How is it that we can be so enthusiastic about recommending a restaurant, a product, or a vacation destination, yet remain strangely silent about the One who has changed our lives for eternity?
Paul makes a compelling point in this passage. How can people call upon someone they have never believed in? And how can they believe in someone they have never heard about? And how can they hear unless someone tells them?
People are not going to know about the Lord unless someone tells them. Now, we certainly cannot rule out those extraordinary occasions when the Lord reveals Himself personally to someone, as He did with Saul, later known as Paul, on the road to Damascus.
But why make the Lord do all the work? ;)
He has graciously invited us to partner with Him in spreading the message of salvation! What an incredible privilege that is!
And here is something I think we sometimes overlook: A witness is simply someone who tells what he has seen, heard, and experienced. We do not have to be theologians or master debaters to share the Gospel. We simply need to be willing to tell our story.
And we all have a story to tell!
We can share how the Lord has answered our prayers, carried us through difficult seasons, provided when we had a need, forgiven our sins, and transformed our lives. These are not merely stories about something we have read; they are personal testimonies of the faithfulness of a living God.
Yet, as Paul reminds us, not everyone will welcome the Good News. Even Isaiah recognized this when he asked, “LORD, who has believed our message?” (Romans 10:16).
Not everyone will respond favorably, and we should not take that personally. Ultimately, it is not merely our message they are rejecting, but the One who sent us. And one day, each person will have to give an account to Him.
Our responsibility is to share the message. Their responsibility is to respond to it. We cannot make anyone believe, nor should we try to force them. We are simply called to be faithful witnesses, trusting the Holy Spirit to work in the hearts of those who hear.
The Lord has left us here for a reason. We are His ambassadors, entrusted with the greatest message the world will ever hear.
So, let me leave you with this thought:
If we are willing to tell others about a restaurant that serves a wonderful meal, how much more should we be willing to tell them about the One who offers the Bread of Life?
A good meal may satisfy us for a few hours, but Jesus offers something that satisfies the soul for eternity.
Share your testimony. Tell others about God's goodness, His faithfulness, and His incredible love for mankind. You never know whose heart the Lord has already been preparing to receive the message you have been entrusted to share.
After all, someone may be waiting to hear the very story that only you can tell.
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