Paul’s teaching continues to try and help his readers understand how their salvation works. Verse 9 is a familiar verse I would often teach Sunday School kids with a little song. Here is the verse, “If you openly declare that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” That’s how salvation happens.
God can see into our hearts. He can see how we are responding to him. Remember, this promise is not for just the Jews but for us Gentiles, too. We just need to boldly declare our faith. It is something we should not keep secret. Yet many of us are not bold. What is holding us back?
This is good news to be sure. In verse 13, it says, “For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” Apparently, it does require action on our part. We need to trust in God. I know of nothing better to trust in. But for those who have doubts, not being able to see God face to face can be a limiting factor.
These lyrics go through my head: “I will call upon the Lord. Who is worthy to be praised. So shall I be saved from my enemies. The Lord liveth, and blessed be the rock, and let the God of my salvation be exalted!”
I don’t know about you, but I want to be saved. Jesus paid the price for me, and it would be a disgrace not to take his gift, don’t you agree? To realize I have access to this salvation without having to jump through hoops and follow every single law perfectly, is magnificent.
My response is awe and wonder. I want to lift up this truth and make sure I do my part to make it known to others. Take time today to make a plan of how you will reach out and let others know about salvation.
Let’s pray. Lord, thank you for making it so easy to be saved. Help me to ignore all other messages that might tell me otherwise. There are so many people that have not yet heard. Help me to be open to your leadings with them. Give me the words to help them understand your truth. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
