Thursday,18th June 2026

Alex Buabeng-Korsah 

TOPIC: THE COST OF SILENCE 

THEME SCRIPTURE: How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher—Romans 10:14

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PREPARATORY QUESTION 

1. If someone’s eternity depended on hearing the gospel from you, would your silence help them or hinder them?

The gospel is not private property. It is a message entrusted to us for the benefit of others.

Paul asks a series of uncomfortable questions in Romans 10:14: “How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard?” His point is unavoidable. People cannot respond to a message they have never received.

Many believers claim to care about the lost while remaining silent about Christ. We pray for opportunities but avoid conversations. We ask God to save people while refusing to be His messenger. Such contradictions reveal a faith that prefers comfort over obedience.

Scripture leaves no room for passivity. Jesus commanded, “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:19). This is not a suggestion for the exceptionally gifted. It is the responsibility of every disciple.

The enemy does not need you to deny Christ publicly. He only needs you to remain silent. A quiet church has little impact on a dying world. A believer who never speaks of Christ has accepted a version of Christianity that bears little resemblance to the New Testament.

This does not mean becoming aggressive, argumentative, or self-righteous. It means refusing to hide the greatest truth you know. It means caring more about another person's soul than your own convenience. It means speaking with wisdom, humility, and courage when God opens the door.

Key Takeaway

Silence may feel safe, but it never fulfills Christ's commission. The gospel was meant to be shared, not stored.

One day, every excuse will disappear. Fear of rejection, fear of awkwardness, fear of what people think— none of these will matter in eternity. What will matter is whether we were faithful with what God entrusted to us.

The gospel remains the power of God for salvation. People still need to hear it. The question is whether we will be faithful enough to speak it. God is trusting you to be bold and share the gospel so others can believe. 

Remain blessed. 

FURTHER READING: Romans 10:14–17; Matthew 28:18–20; Acts 4:18–20; 2 Timothy 1:7–8; Colossians 4:2–6

Call to Salvation: Today is your day if you have not received salvation by turning over your life to Jesus Christ. Click here to do so.

 

QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU MEDITATE ON THE WORD 

1. What fear most often keeps you from speaking about Christ?

2. Who in your life needs to hear the gospel clearly?

3. Have you mistaken personal comfort for spiritual wisdom?

4. What practical step can you take this week to share your faith?

PRAYER 

Lord, forgive me for the times I have chosen silence when I should have spoken. Deliver me from fear, complacency, and self-preservation. Fill me with boldness rooted in love and truth. Help me recognize opportunities to share Christ and give me the courage to act when those opportunities come. Make me a faithful witness who values eternal realities above temporary comfort. In Jesus' precious name, Amen.

 

One-Year Bible Reading Plan

Ecclesiastes 5, Psalm 141