Tell Someone Today

“And how shall they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace, Who bring glad tidings of good things!’” Romans 10:15 NKJV

As I stared at my swollen, red, and achy feet with many of the toenails either missing or completely misshapen from years of abuse yesterday morning, I couldn’t help but smile at the reason they were (once again) in the shape they were in. My husband I began Saturday by participating in the Run like Rudy 5k which commemorated the life of Rudy Zevallos Jr., a young runner who died at the tender age of 18 after crossing the finish line of the Frog Hill Half Marathon. Thankfully, since Rudy had made the decision to follow Jesus before his untimely and unexpected death, the event was also a celebration, leaving me ever so glad that someone had taken the time to share the Good News with him. After a short nap, my husband and I then headed out to set up for the annual 12-hour Racing for Daylight overnight event that began with a devotion and prayer and then ended in the same way. After more than 40 miles of running on pavement and steps gained in unloading supplies and then loading them back up after the race, it’s no wonder then that my feet were in bad shape. But it was worth it knowing seeds were planted. 

And, you know, while the world might see my feet as ugly, God says they’re beautiful. In fact, the Bible says, “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace…” You see, there are countless people in our world who are in desperate need of hearing the gospel. Which means it’s not only a beautiful thing when we share it, but the feet of all those who are motivated by love to actively and exhaustively move out to “bring glad tidings of good things,”(because it's the news of salvation through Jesus Christ) are beautiful as well. 

So, knowing that only those who call on the name of Jesus will be saved, strive to have beautiful feet that go out at every opportunity to share the Good News my friend. After all, “how can they call on him to save them unless they believe in him? And how can they believe in him if they have never heard about him? And how can they hear about him unless someone tells them?” Someone told Rudy about Jesus, and because of that he will spend eternity in heaven. Who will you tell today?

Heavenly Father, thank You for reminding us that the lost can’t come to know You without someone telling them about You. Compel us Lord to go out into the highways and the hedges and to beckon the lost to accept You as their Savior before it’s too late. It’s in your precious name we pray Jesus. Amen. 

Happy Running!