Faith Comes By Hearing

So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Romans 10:17

We have been given the biggest gift in the world.  Salvation.  The Gospel.  Truth.  I say this for those who follow Jesus, those who just know Jesus, and those that reject Him.  Regardless of which of these three categories you fit in, you have heard.  How did that happen?

In Romans, Paul is talking about the importance of knowledge and understanding before one can believe.  How can we believe in something that no one has ever told us about?  We may have some elementary understanding based on things around us, but no concrete details.  It's like our cars.  Some people have a great understanding of how a fuel injected, computer controlled, internal combustion engine makes their car move.  Others just know that you hit the gas pedal and it drives.  Think of the Gospel as that in-depth knowledge of an engine.  You always knew it was there because you could drive your car.  Until someone gave you the details, you never knew why it worked.

So, have you told someone of the gift of Jesus to our world?  The way to eternal life?  The freedom we have in Jesus Christ?  Don't get caught up in thinking the only way to share is preaching from a stool or asking people directly.  God is glorified as we glorify Him.  As we do this, others will notice.  To God's glory, He has given each of us unique gifts to be able to share the Gospel with others.  My challenge to you is to ask Him to tell you how.  Maybe its handing out Gospel tracts, showing a movie, doing acts of service, offering to pray with someone, or something else that is uniquely you.  God knows.  Ask Him!