Daily Devotional Free to All Friday, May 30th, 2014 Read Romans 10:10-17 How are they to proclaim [the Lord] unless they are sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!” But not all have obeyed the good news. - Romans 10:15-16 (NRSV) I waited anxiously at the registration desk. It was 30 minutes past the scheduled starting time, yet only three participants had arrived. The organization had brought in the best instructor and organized every detail of the professional training. All the students had to do was come and learn; no payment was required. Why didn’t they come? I thought. Day one is a disaster. Later that night as I lay in bed exhausted, I prayed: “Lord, help me not to give in to discouragement. Please bring more participants tomorrow because this course could help them so much with their careers. Amen.” On Sunday the course ended with 52% of the expected number of participants. This experience reminds me of an event infinitely greater than this professional training session. God gave us the gift of salvation. Jesus stands with open arms and bids us to come and receive everlasting life at absolutely no cost. Many have accepted this gift; yet many more have not. As co-workers in God’s vineyard, we can pray for the many who have not accepted the gift of salvation, and we can act as God’s hands and feet to spread the message to everyone we meet. The Author Frankie Kapendo (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia) Thought for the Day Every day I can be available to tell the good news of Christ. Prayer Dear God, give your children a heart of compassion and tenacity to carry your gift of salvation to unbelievers. Prepare their hearts to welcome your son. Amen. Prayer focus: Those who are discouraged in telling the good news The Daily Reflections from Upper Room Ministries invite you to spend some time with God in reading, prayer, and meditation. Each reflection is based on an excerpt from an Upper Room book or magazine. Visit daily.upperroom.org/ and subscribe for free to receive reflections each day in your inbox.
Posted on: Fri, 30 May 2014 14:27:02 +0000
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