I remember the moment I first believed. Maybe you do too. For some of us, it was in a church pew. For others, it was in a quiet moment at home, or even later in life when God finally broke through our doubts. No matter where it happened, the truth is the same. Salvation is a gift of grace through faith, not something we earn.
Paul wrestled with this truth as he thought about his own people, Israel. He longed for them to be saved (Romans 10:1). But they missed the heart of God’s plan because they clung to their own efforts. They had “zeal,” but it was misdirected (Romans 10:2). Instead of trusting God’s way, they tried to make their own way. Paul writes plainly: “For Christ has already accomplished the purpose for which the law was given. As a result, all who believe in him are made right with God” (Romans 10:4, NLT).
That’s the beauty of the gospel—it’s simple and accessible. Paul says, “If you openly declare that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved (Romans 10:9, NLT). Not “might be saved.” Not “could be saved.” But will be saved. That promise is for anyone—Jew or Gentile, rich or poor, religious or rebellious. Verse 13 sums it up: “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”
Think about that word: everyone. The people you love most. The coworker who drives you crazy. The neighbor you avoid. The family member who seems too far gone. Everyone. But there’s a step we can’t miss. People don’t call on Jesus unless they first hear about Him. And they can’t hear unless someone tells them (Romans 10:14–15). That’s where we come in. God has given us the beautiful responsibility of sharing His good news.
Have you ever thought about how God describes your feet? Not how they look, but where they take you. Paul says, “How beautiful are the feet of messengers who bring good news!” (Romans 10:15, NLT). Feet that walk across the street to invite a neighbor. Feet that step into a hospital room to pray. Feet that carry you into your workplace with a heart ready to show Christ’s love.
The question is simple: will our feet stay still, or will they go? A stationary Christian is a disobedient Christian. A stationary church is a disobedient church. But when we move, God moves through us. Maybe today you can start with one person—your “one.” Someone you can pray for daily, love intentionally, and invite to experience Jesus. Imagine if each of us did that. Our church wouldn’t just be a gathering place; it would be a sending place.
God’s grace is for everyone. No one deserves it. Anyone can receive it. But someone must share it. Let’s be the church that moves our feet so others may call on the name of the Lord and be saved.