The Process of Conversion

MORNING

Read Romans 10:13-15

Devotion

In this Scripture, Paul spells out the process of conversion. Although the timing of the five stages varies, it tends to happen in a set order. Paul starts at the end and works backwards. I will reverse Paul’s order to explain the process.

1. Someone needs to be sent. As we have seen already, that someone is actually every disciple of Jesus. We all have been commissioned to share the good news about Jesus with the people we know. 2. The sent person needs to preach to the not-yet Christian. Paul is not talking about preaching a sermon but sharing the truth of the gospel. The sent person must tell them about Jesus. 3. They need to receive the message. The truth of the gospel has to cut through their previous beliefs and doubts so that they hear it, not just with their ears, but with their heart. 4. They must believe the good news about Jesus. They have to accept that the gospel is true and relevant to them. 5. They need to personally cry out to Jesus in repentance and faith. That’s the process. Every one of these steps must occur for someone you know to be saved.

Sometimes these stages happen in quick succession, but usually, they take considerable time and the sent ones have to be patient. But the process of conversion starts when disciples of Jesus recognize that they have been sent to share the gospel and they take their calling seriously. In His grace, God chooses to give us a significant role in His miraculous conversion process. It’s such a precious privilege to be sent by Jesus to bring the good news. In God’s eyes and maybe in the eyes of some of your friends, you really do have “beautiful feet” (10:15) as you go with the gospel to those who need to hear.

Prayer

Forgive me when I see my role as a preacher of the gospel to be an obligation rather than a privilege. I do long to kick off the process of conversion for many by sharing Your good news. Please may Your grace envelop me so that I live in the wonder of your good news and please place in my heart a passion for the gospel. I want to be someone with “beautiful feet.”

Today’s Bible Focus

“How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!”

LUNCHTIME (or when you can make a moment during the day)

1. Meditate for a short time on today’s Bible Focus. Let it seep into your heart.

2. Look and see what is happening around you from God’s perspective and listen to see whether God is whispering anything to you.

3. Pray for any not-yet Christians God has placed on your heart.

EVENING

1. Remember: Repeat today’s Bible Focus.

2. Reflect: Reflect on the day and thank God for what He has said and done.

3. Repent: Check where you have neglected or disobeyed God during the day and ask for forgiveness and freedom.

4. Release: Name any concerns or fears on your mind and release them to Jesus.