The Simplicity and Power of the Gospel

Beautiful Feet 

“Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”

Romans 10:13 

The gospel is stunning in its simplicity and breathtaking in its power: Believe in your heart, confess with your mouth, and you will be saved. With these few words, Paul captures the essence of God’s gracious invitation. There’s no spiritual ladder to climb, no secret formula—only a heart that trusts and a mouth that declares. “Everyone who calls…” means no one is excluded. This promise reaches to each one of us and to everyone we meet.

F.B. Meyer reflects, “Christ does not wait for our perfection, but meets us in our brokenness. His saving name is spoken not by the strong, but by the needy who call.” Calling on the name of the Lord is not a timid gesture—it’s a cry for rescue, a leap of faith, and the beginning of new life. This act of faith brings forgiveness, peace, and the deep assurance of God’s love. And once we’ve received this grace, we are commissioned to share it. As Paul writes in Romans 10:14–15, people can’t believe unless they hear, and they can’t hear unless someone tells them.

William Barclay puts it this way,“To bring the good news is the most glorious of tasks. The feet of the messenger are beautiful not in form, but in function—because they walk where Christ would go.” God sends ordinary people with surrendered hearts to carry the most extraordinary message. As Paul reminds us in Romans 10:15, “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!” It’s not about eloquence or status—it’s about obedience, compassion, and bold love. Every step taken in faith joins the work of Christ in the world.

In a world hungry for truth and aching for hope, may your feet walk the path of grace, and may your life echo the good news that Jesus is Lord.

Prayer:

Lord Jesus, thank You that Your salvation is near to all who call. Send me today with beautiful feet—ready to carry Your hope, speak Your name, and love in Your strength. Amen.