‘Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.’ How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them?” (Romans 10:13-14).

A final passage to encourage us to share the Gospel is found in Romans 10:13-14. Paul asks how anyone can call on the Name of the Lord to be saved if they have not heard about Him? In other words, how can they hear the Gospel if nobody shares it with them? This is a significant motivator to us as Christians because it calls us to go and share the Gospel with all people.

How will anyone place faith in Jesus if they never hear the Gospel message? This is why we must share the Gospel in our words and actions. Unbelievers can listen to the Gospel and place faith in Him by going out to the nations. Even if the person does not believe in Jesus, we can rest in the Lord, knowing we did all we were commanded.

We are called to share the Gospel, yet each individual has to choose to believe in Him. This is because God has given all of us free will. With this free will, we can either believe in His Son or not. In addition, free will also provides us with the ability to decide whether we will obey Him or not. As believers, we must follow the Lord’s command, share the Gospel, and disciple those who believe.

This will take time and energy, yet it is what God calls us to do. Motivation can be hard to find some days, yet by looking at these Scripture passages, we can see all the motivation, encouragement, and support we need. The Lord does not call us to be dormant in our faith. Instead, He calls us to share the Good News of His death, burial, and resurrection. He doesn’t want anyone to be lost (1 Timothy 2:3-4).

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