“First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world” (Romans 1:8).

Paul the Apostle is writing his great letter to the church at Rome. He explains to them why he is writing. One of the reasons he wrote was to express his appreciation to the Roman believers for their faith and trust in the Lord. He tells them that their faith is spoken of throughout the world. As people visited Rome, they heard the gospel through these believers. As others would travel back home, the message of the gospel as told by the Roman believers would be delivered. Literally the world came to Rome, and the message of the gospel was communicated and carried back home throughout the world. The same surely should be said of us in the United States. Truly the world has come to our shores. May they have the opportunity of hearing the gospel while they are here in our country.

For today: As a believer, I am sent into the world. What an amazing day in which we live. The world has come to us!