Beautiful Feet by Yvonne Morgan

How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? And how can anyone preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!” (Romans 10:14-15 NIV)

The Calling

God gave us the Ten Commandments in the book of Exodus. They offered instructions to the Israelites on Godly living. And these still apply to us today. Fast forward several thousand years to the New Testament, and we find Jesus gave us additional commands. Jesus told us to love and to go (See John 13:34 and Matthew 28:19 below). Jesus calls us to share our love with others and tell them the Good news of the Gospel. We are God’s hands and feet to a hurting world today.

John 13:34; “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” (NIV)

Matthew 28:19; “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” (NIV)

Feet of Beauty

Try to imagine our world without people sharing the Gospel. If Ananias had not responded to God’s call to go, would Paul have been converted? If Peter had said no to Jesus’ call to make him a fisher of men, would the church have been born? From twelve disciples, God built His church that has survived for thousands of years and spread worldwide. And He calls each of us to continue spreading the gospel work today. We are all called to be His missionaries. Our job is to plant the seeds of the Word of God. I picture us as a Johnny Appleseed, sowing the Word of God everywhere we go. And someday, God will allow those seeds to grow into mighty Christians. New Christians who, in turn, will go out and spread the Gospel. One day, we will stand before the throne of God and see all those who found salvation through the seeds of a missionary.

Now, the Rest of the Story

As God calls us to go out and spread the Gospel, He knows something else will happen along the way. The experience will change us and will bless us more than we could ever imagine. Seeing lives change also encourages us and strengthens our faith for when we face problems in our futures. After years of participating in mission trips, I returned home with many more blessings than I provided. I’ve witnessed hope in the faces of extreme poverty. I saw faith in God’s healing power because there was no medical care available. And I connected with my brothers and sisters in Christ, establishing friendships that continued. God blessed me as I took His blessing into the world.

Apply Today

God does call us to spread the Gospel. Often, the thought of sharing our faith scares most of us. But this job comes with many benefits in the form of blessings. “Our faith becomes stronger as we express it; a growing faith is a sharing faith.” — Billy Graham. And God will be with us every step of the way.

“for the Holy Spirit will teach you at that time what you should say.” (Luke 12:12 NIV)

Grace and peace to you. Yvonne M Morgan

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I will meditate on the glorious splendor of Your majesty, And on Your wondrous works. (Psalm 145:5)

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Yvonne Morgan

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Books: Turning Mountains into Molehills (2017) Rest in God Prayer Journal (9-2020) Faith, Hope, and Love in a Broken World (12-2020)