When [Jesus] saw the crowds, He had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.

— Matthew 9:36

The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost.

— 1 Timothy 1:15

In their case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.

— 2 Corinthians 4:4

knowing this first of all, that scoffers will come in the last days with scoffing, following their own sinful desires.

— 2 Peter 3:3

And this is the judgment, that the Light has come into the world, and people loved the darkness rather than the Light; for their deeds were evil.

— John 3:19

Thoughts on Today’s Reading

Grace, mercy and salvation from Christ to you.

God intends His gospel to permeate the entire world. Out of compassion, Jesus came for every sinner across the globe. The whole world needs the powerful gospel, the good news, of God’s grace to sinners, which He provides through the atoning death of His Son, Jesus Christ. The whole world needs exposure to the powerful gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. Let’s go from our neighbors to the world to share Jesus Christ’s gospel with them.

Throughout time, the unbelieving world continually approaches God’s gospel with hostility, ridicule, and outright opposition. From time to time we witness the mockery or disdain for God and His gospel message.
People despised the gospel in Paul’s day, and the same response rings true today. Even we ourselves might unintentionally or unknowingly despise or ignore the gospel in the past. Let’s look to the Lord’s encouragement to boldly share the gospel of salvation to people. (Inspired by BSF’s Study of Romans)