Romans 10:18 But I ask: Did they not hear? Of course they did: “Their voice has gone out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world.”

Asking the obvious is a good way to make a point with most people. Here the Romans are almost challenged by the expanse of the church and ministry.

The Romans were a considerable force who did manage to spread far and wide, but the Gospel message went just as far with far less of an army!

We use power, great numbers of people and even technology to take over or control others; God uses the truth being told by a few honest people to reach even more.

God reaches inside people’s hearts and does not beat them up so they will listen. Be more like God!

Acts 1:8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.

Jesus spoke to the people around Him. He did not call special meetings to which only church members could be invited. He did not call special meetings to which only church leaders were invited…

He opened meetings to everyone who was willing to listen!

We need to be willing to obey Him by going to everyone who is willing to listen; all those hurting, all those looking for hope, all those wanting, all those in need… everyone!

Isaiah 43:10 “You are my witnesses,” declares the LORD, “and my servant whom I have chosen, so that you may know and believe me and understand that I am he. Before me no god was formed, nor will there be one after me.

God speaks to the people of Israel here; anyone who is willing to listen – don’t forget people actually came along and “joined” with Israel so they could be with God too!

God chose Christ to be His primary servant and each of us should aspire to be more like Christ in being servant-hearted and willing to obey God always.

The more we walk with God the more we understand and the more we are able to show others what an awesome God we have!