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Romans 1:15

That is why I am so eager to preach the gospel also to you who are in Rome.

Paul is eager to go to Rome and preach the gospel because he is obligated to the Greeks and non-Greeks, wise and foolish to do so (v.14). As Bower (1987) comments, the preaching of the gospel is not just the initial preaching mission, but the whole sequence of activities resulting in settled churches.

Paul’s eagerness comes from his God-given commission to preach to the Gentiles. Where does our eagerness come from to reach the lost? The basic answer is our eagerness comes because we are also called, from God, to reach and love the lost with a love that will point them towards God (John 15:12). I am aware of the reality of my own comfort sitting behind this desk, writing this blog post in a safe, non-threatening environment, rather than being on the forefront of ministry in a foreign location, or even just on the streets of my own city. I think the eagerness comes from the wisdom and knowledge of what’s at stake if we don’t fulfill what God is asking of us; people’s salvation.

John 14:6

Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.

We need to be praying for all Christians everywhere, that they will find their comfort and security in God, and receive their boldness from him to reach their lost friends and family, letting them know that God is eager to have a relationship with them.

ASK YOURSELF: What’s holding you back from being eager to reach the lost? What resources are there to help you gather the wisdom and courage for this vital mission?

Dear God, grant me wisdom. Grant me patience and an eagerness to evangelise in your name. I’m sorry for all the times I missed you placing me in front of people who desperately need you. Open my eyes for the next opportunity to share my story and all you’ve done for me. Amen.