Paul began his letter to the Roman church with these words: “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek” (Romans 1:16). And thus begins one of the great doctrinal treatises on salvation and God’s righteousness. The book of Romans is a clear presentation of salvation by grace through faith. Today’s reading shows us the way: “For if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it is by confessing with your mouth that you are saved…Anyone who believes in him will not be disappointed…Anyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved” (Romans 10:9-13).

Salvation is a gift from God. Salvation was made possible by God the Father giving His only Son, Jesus Christ, that by believing in Him we might receive the free gift of forgiveness of sins and eternal life. Will you tell others about this gift from God? Someone needs to tell others. And that “someone” is you and me. Paul says, “how can they hear about him unless someone tells them?” (Romans 10:14). Who are you burdened for today? Paul was so burdened for his own people. Are you burdened for those around you? Ask the Lord to give you an opening, a way, an opportunity to tell someone about His gift of salvation, forgiveness of sins, and eternal life. Paul says, “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring the good news!” (Romans 10:15). May the beauty of the Lord shine in and through you today to touch a lost, hurting world. God bless you.