Chapter 10 of Romans is the perfect place to read if you are sharing the gospel with someone. It gives a clear and easy pathway to salvation, by believing in our heart and confessing with our mouth that Jesus is Lord in verses 8, 9, and 10. Verse 17 is one we probably all quote when we ask, “How does faith come?” “Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God. If we want to have faith growing in us, we have to be growing in the Word. It sounds really simple, but active hearing makes all the difference. Do we have ears to hear? Are we listening with our natural ears only, or do we hear it with our spirit? That may sound super spiritual, but to get the Word in us, it is not just processing words across the screen of our mind, it is letting them penetrate our heart/spirit. We have all read a book, and laid it down after maybe even reading a chapter and can’t remember a word we read. The same thing can happen with the Bible. One really great way to get the Word in is to do the five r’s as you read the Bible. They are Relax, Read, Reflect, Respond, and (W)rite. Take a few moment before reading the word to set your mind on God. Then actually read the Word thoughtfully and slowly. Reflect after you have read a portion. How does it speak to you? Respond by seeing how it can apply to your life, and the last R is really a W!!! Write down insights, concerns, thoughts and even questions about what you have read. Become a daily disciple by reading the Word daily. Faith will grow as you read and hear the Word.