January 26th, 2026
By: Brandy Wallis
How Will They Hear?
“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? And how can anyone preach unless they are sent? As it is written: ‘How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!’” — Romans 10:14–15 (NIV)
Paul’s words in Romans 10 are both sobering and stirring. Personally, these words set a fire
inside of me. They remind us that salvation begins with belief—but belief begins with hearing. And hearing only happens when someone is willing to go, or when someone is willing to send.The gospel does not spread by accident. It moves forward through obedience. Romans 10:14–15 lays out a divine sequence: Someone is able to preach because they said yes to God’s call. Then people are able hear the gospel, for the first time, when someone preaches.
This provides an opportunity for those who are lost to believe the message of hope and
purpose. This leads people to believe in Jesus – the one who paid it all.
Missions effort is not optional—it is essential. Without missions, this path to Jesus is broken.
Entire communities and nations remain unreached NOT because God is unwilling to save, but because the message has not yet arrived.
In Scripture, “beautiful feet” do not refer to comfort or convenience. They speak of sacrifice,
movement, and obedience. Missionaries’ feet grow tired. They cross oceans, cultures, and
languages. They step into unfamiliar places so that others may step into eternity with Christ.
Yet those “feet” are not only found on foreign soil. They belong to the believer who gives
faithfully so the work can continue. The intercessor who prays for nations they may never visit. The one who says “yes” to God’s call—whether across the street or across the world. Every obedient step matters.
We All Have a Role to Play
Some of us are called to go. To pack our bags and move, learn a new language, and immerse ourselves in a new culture and unfamiliar world. Others are called to short-term trips, local outreach, or cross-cultural ministry right where they live. Obedience to “go” begins with a willing heart that says, “Here I am, Lord.” Maybe you haven’t heard that call to go, but every single one of us is called to be a part of the great commission.
We all can pray. Prayer is the most important thing we can do for missions, that costs us
absolutely nothing. Prayer goes before hand, preparing hearts, opens doors, and it strengthens those on the front lines. When we pray for missionaries and unreached people groups, we participate in the work long before the message is ever heard.
We can all give something. Financial support turns calling into action. Giving sends
missionaries, funds church plants, provides Bibles in native languages, and meets real tangible needs. When we give, we become partners in every life changed.
Now it the time to do something! The world is more connected than ever, yet millions still have never heard the name of Jesus. In fact, 49% of the world still has no access to the gospel. Romans 10 confronts us with a holy urgency: How will they hear if we do nothing?
Missions is not a department of the church—it is the heartbeat of the church.
When we pray, give, and go, we keep the gospel moving. We become part of God’s redemptive plan for the nations. And one day, in eternity, we will meet people who are there because someone said yes to the command to go and make disciples, however the Lord leads us. May we be a people who answer the call—so that all may hear, believe, and call on the name of the Lord.
How Will They Hear?
“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? And how can anyone preach unless they are sent? As it is written: ‘How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!’” — Romans 10:14–15 (NIV)
Paul’s words in Romans 10 are both sobering and stirring. Personally, these words set a fire
inside of me. They remind us that salvation begins with belief—but belief begins with hearing. And hearing only happens when someone is willing to go, or when someone is willing to send.The gospel does not spread by accident. It moves forward through obedience. Romans 10:14–15 lays out a divine sequence: Someone is able to preach because they said yes to God’s call. Then people are able hear the gospel, for the first time, when someone preaches.
This provides an opportunity for those who are lost to believe the message of hope and
purpose. This leads people to believe in Jesus – the one who paid it all.
Missions effort is not optional—it is essential. Without missions, this path to Jesus is broken.
Entire communities and nations remain unreached NOT because God is unwilling to save, but because the message has not yet arrived.
In Scripture, “beautiful feet” do not refer to comfort or convenience. They speak of sacrifice,
movement, and obedience. Missionaries’ feet grow tired. They cross oceans, cultures, and
languages. They step into unfamiliar places so that others may step into eternity with Christ.
Yet those “feet” are not only found on foreign soil. They belong to the believer who gives
faithfully so the work can continue. The intercessor who prays for nations they may never visit. The one who says “yes” to God’s call—whether across the street or across the world. Every obedient step matters.
We All Have a Role to Play
Some of us are called to go. To pack our bags and move, learn a new language, and immerse ourselves in a new culture and unfamiliar world. Others are called to short-term trips, local outreach, or cross-cultural ministry right where they live. Obedience to “go” begins with a willing heart that says, “Here I am, Lord.” Maybe you haven’t heard that call to go, but every single one of us is called to be a part of the great commission.
We all can pray. Prayer is the most important thing we can do for missions, that costs us
absolutely nothing. Prayer goes before hand, preparing hearts, opens doors, and it strengthens those on the front lines. When we pray for missionaries and unreached people groups, we participate in the work long before the message is ever heard.
We can all give something. Financial support turns calling into action. Giving sends
missionaries, funds church plants, provides Bibles in native languages, and meets real tangible needs. When we give, we become partners in every life changed.
Now it the time to do something! The world is more connected than ever, yet millions still have never heard the name of Jesus. In fact, 49% of the world still has no access to the gospel. Romans 10 confronts us with a holy urgency: How will they hear if we do nothing?
Missions is not a department of the church—it is the heartbeat of the church.
When we pray, give, and go, we keep the gospel moving. We become part of God’s redemptive plan for the nations. And one day, in eternity, we will meet people who are there because someone said yes to the command to go and make disciples, however the Lord leads us. May we be a people who answer the call—so that all may hear, believe, and call on the name of the Lord.
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