Now What

Romans 10:14-15 NASB

(14)  How then will they call on Him in whom they have not believed?  How will they believe in Him whom they have not heard?  And how will they hear without a preacher?

(15)  How will they preach unless they are sent? Just as it is written, "HOW BEAUTIFUL ARE THE FEET OF THOSE WHO BRING GOOD NEWS OF GOOD THINGS!"

I hope everyone has had a wonderful week.  This is the third part of our What, Then What, & Now What series.  Last week we closed with Romans 10:13 “Whoever will call upon the name of Lord will be saved”.  This verse takes us straight into the Now What.

People cannot call upon the Lord unless they have heard of Him.  Verse 14 asks the question how can they call on whom they have not believed and then goes on to charge each and every Christian to proclaim the Gospel to the world.

I think sometimes there is a misconception here as to the word Preacher. 

The Greek is kērussō pronounced      kay-roos'-so

MEANING -  to herald (as a public crier), especially divine truth (the gospel): - preach (-er), proclaim, publish.

Yes we all have a ministry remember Jesus saves us to serve Him.  Our ministry is what we do to proclaim the Gospel (the good news that Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior for the entire world). 

Our ministry can be many things but it should touch every aspect of our lives.  Our family should be a major part of our ministry.  We should never neglect our families for the ministry.  We must engage our families to be a part of our ministries.  They are a living testimony of the wonderful gifts of God. 

Our ministry must include our jobs.  How many opportunities does God give us each and every day while we are at work?  What a wonderful way to bring others to Christ then to walk a walk that shows Jesus in your workplace.

The third aspect of our lives where we need to have a ministry is Church.  Many times we attend church and we are the audience.  Meaning we come in and take our seats and watch the singers and the preacher.  There are so many opportunities to have a ministry at church.  Churches need greeters, just someone to circulate around the church and have a kind word.  Churches need people with the gift to pray.  Yes everyone can pray but there are certain people who are gifted with the ability to go to God in earnest prayer.  Maybe you could start a prayer chain.  Other areas could be to start a women or men’s group or maybe a couples group.  Ministries can come through services like a food pantry, meal service or working with seniors.  Each of these examples are wonderful ways that can provide opportunities to engage others and share the Gospel.  Remember one of the best ways to show we love God is to show love toward our fellow man.

The Now What is making sure our ministries are full and fruitful.  

Please pray that my ministry at Decaf After Dark will grow and people will hear and believe.