In our journey through life, we often find ourselves focused on the outward appearance of things. We spend time and money on shoes, pedicures, and other ways to make our feet look good. But what if I told you there’s a way to have truly beautiful feet that doesn’t cost a dime? This beauty isn’t about physical appearance, but about the impact we can have on the world around us.
The Prophet Isaiah paints a powerful picture for us: “How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, ‘Your God reigns!'” (Isaiah 52:7). This image isn’t about perfectly manicured toes or the latest fashion in footwear. It’s about the beauty that comes from sharing the life-changing message of God’s love and salvation.
The Apostle Paul, in his letter to the Romans, expands on this concept. He reminds us that our ultimate goal isn’t just to know Jesus, but to share Him with others. Paul’s heart’s desire and prayer was for the salvation of others. This should be our desire too.
Often, we can get caught up in the routine of our faith. We attend church, read our Bibles, pray, maybe even join a small group. These are all good things, but if we’re not careful, we can miss the heart of what God is calling us to do. We can become zealous for religious activities while forgetting the main point – sharing the good news of Jesus with those around us.
Paul warns against seeking to establish our own righteousness. It’s tempting to think that if we just do enough good things, if we check all the right boxes, we’ll be right with God. But the truth is, we can never be righteous enough on our own. Our righteousness comes through faith in Jesus Christ.
This is the beautiful simplicity of the gospel: “If you declare with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved” (Romans 10:9). It’s not about how many good deeds we’ve done or how perfectly we’ve followed religious rules. It’s about putting our faith and trust in Jesus.
But here’s the critical question Paul poses: “How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them?” (Romans 10:14). This is where we come in. This is where our feet can become beautiful.
To help us share this message effectively, I want to introduce you to a simple tool called the Three Circle Gospel. It’s a visual way to explain the good news of Jesus that you can draw on a napkin in a coffee shop or sketch out in the sand at the beach.
The first circle represents God’s design. God created the world and us to live in harmony, holiness, and righteousness. This is His intention and plan for each of us.
The second circle represents brokenness. Unfortunately, sin entered the world, fracturing our relationship with God and creating a reality of brokenness. We see and feel this brokenness in our own lives and in the world around us.
We often try to escape this brokenness on our own. We might run away, hide, or seek comfort in unhealthy ways. But no matter what we do, we keep getting pulled back into the brokenness. On our own, we can’t break free.
The third circle represents the Gospel. God sent His Son, Jesus, who died on the cross and rose again so that we might have everlasting life. When we put our hope and trust in Jesus, we can be restored to a right relationship with God.
This simple diagram can be a powerful tool to help others understand their need for Jesus and the restoration He offers. It allows us to ask important questions: Where do you see yourself in this picture? Are you living in harmony with God, or are you stuck in brokenness? What’s keeping you from trusting Jesus and being restored to a right relationship with God?
For some of you reading this, these might be questions you need to answer for yourself right now. For others, this might be a tool you can use to have meaningful conversations about faith with the people in your life.
Having beautiful feet isn’t just about knowing the Gospel – it’s about sharing it. Jesus’ final command to His disciples, known as the Great Commission, makes this clear: “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you” (Matthew 28:19-20).
Jesus’ expectation for His followers isn’t just that we would know Him, but that we would make Him known to others. This is His expectation for you and for me.
Now, I want to be honest with you. Not everyone will listen or accept this message. Paul acknowledges this reality. But that doesn’t mean we stop sharing. Because while not everyone will listen, there are people out there waiting to hear this good news. They’re waiting for someone with beautiful feet to come and tell them that they can be set free, redeemed, restored, and saved.
I’m reminded of the incredible news we received recently. Last week, we celebrated more baptisms than we’ve had in a single weekend in three years, outside of Easter weekends. This is something to celebrate! In the midst of challenging times, when things sometimes feel dark or difficult, Jesus is still moving. He’s still working. He’s still transforming lives and changing the world.
We are called to be part of this work. We’re called to share the good news of Jesus with others so that they, too, can experience the joy, peace, freedom, forgiveness, and healing that we’ve received.
So, the question I want to leave you with is this: Will your feet be called beautiful? Will you join Jesus in His mission to reach the world with His love?
This isn’t about perfection. Remember, even when Jesus appeared to His disciples after His resurrection, some doubted. But Jesus still commissioned them to go and make disciples. He promises to be with us always, even to the end of the age.
Having beautiful feet doesn’t require special training or extraordinary eloquence. It simply requires a willingness to share the love and truth of Jesus with others. It might be as simple as inviting a friend to church, sharing your testimony over coffee, or drawing the Three Circle Gospel on a napkin.
Here are some practical steps you can take to develop “beautiful feet”:
1. Pray for opportunities to share your faith.
2. Be intentional about building relationships with people who don’t know Jesus.
3. Practice sharing your testimony – how Jesus has changed your life.
4. Familiarize yourself with simple tools like the Three Circle Gospel.
5. Invite people to church or other Christian events.
6. Be ready to answer questions about your faith.
7. Live a life that reflects the love and grace of Jesus.
Remember, you don’t need to have all the answers. You just need to be willing to share what Jesus has done in your life and point others to Him.
So let’s embrace the mission of Jesus in our lives. Let’s commit to having beautiful feet, ready to share the gospel with the people around us. Because every person we encounter is a child of God, and He longs for them to know His love and salvation.
May we be a church known not just for our knowledge of Jesus, but for our passion in sharing Him with others. May our feet be called beautiful as we go into the world, bringing the good news of God’s love and salvation to all who will hear.
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