29 August 2025
“How, then, can they call on him they have not believed in? And how can they believe without hearing about him? And how can they hear without a preacher? And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news. But not all obeyed the gospel. For Isaiah says, Lord, who has believed our message? So faith comes from what is heard, and what is heard comes through the message about Christ.”
Mark unpacked the logic of Paul’s words step by step: “No sending, no preaching. No preaching, no hearing. No hearing, no believing. No believing, no calling. God saves, but He uses the means of His people opening their mouths.” Faith comes through hearing. Hearing comes through the Word of Christ.
The picture of “beautiful feet” struck home. Mark explained, “The feet are beautiful, not because they are clean or strong, but because they carry the best news in the world. The news that Jesus saves.” God honours the steps of ordinary people who take His message into workplaces, neighbourhoods, and homes.
But Paul also reminds us that not all will believe. Mark said, “Isaiah’s question still rings out, Lord, who has believed our message? Rejection is real. Yet the task remains. We are to keep speaking. We are to keep going. Because some will believe. Some will call on the Lord and be saved.” The responsibility is weighty, but it is beautiful.
This week, think of one colleague, neighbour, or friend. Pray for an opportunity to speak of Christ. The moment may be small, but the impact may be eternal. Mark reminded us again, “Faith comes from hearing. God uses our mouths. God uses our feet.”
Teach this to your children too. Show them that their voices matter. Encourage them to invite a friend to Sunday School or youth. Let them see that the gospel is worth sharing.
Question: Who might God be calling you to bring the good news to this week?
Prayer:
Lord, give me courage to speak and feet willing to go. Let me carry the good news with joy, trusting You to bring faith through the hearing of Christ’s Word. Amen.
This devotional content is not penned by the preacher. It is derived from the sermon notes. We aim to provide bite-sized reflections throughout the week for devotion and reflection.