In Romans chapter 10 we encounter the words of a heartbroken apostle who longs to see his kinsmen come to faith in Christ. Here we are reminded of the good news of the gospel, that we don’t have to break the cosmos to bring ourselves to God – through the finished work of Jesus, He has already brought us near. Furthermore, God calls us to participate in His plan of redemption by boldly preaching this good news, that others may come to share in the mercies of Christ.