How Will They Know

...for "WHOEVER WILL CALL UPON THE NAME OF THE LORD WILL BE SAVED." How then shall they call upon Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher? And how shall they preach unless they are sent? Just as it is written, "HOW BEAUTIFUL ARE THE FEET OF THOSE WHO BRING GLAD TIDINGS OF GOOD THINGS!" (Romans 10:13-15)(NASB)

I wrote this song, "How Will They Know?" based on the above scripture. Recently when I was reading and studying David Platt's book, "Radical", I remembered this song and how urgent the main thought of the song is to the church. We have an entire world out there, and all around us, that don't know or accept the truth of the gospel message. The good news about what Jesus has done for us and the eternal life that's only found in Him, will not impact the hearts of a lost world without us doing our part to make it known.


In the book "Radical", David Platt describes God's plan for reaching the world. Here's an excerpt from the book:

God sends His servants---His servants preach---People hear---Hearers believe---Believers call---Everyone who calls is saved. 


Now look back at this progression and ask one question: Is there any place where this plan can break down? Think about it.


There is only one potential breakdown in this progression---when servants of God do not preach the gospel to all peoples.


We are the plan of God, and there is no plan B.

So how are we doing in keeping our part of God's plan? If we answer honestly, most of us would probably have to say "not so good." As you read these lyrics, keep in mind that we are God's plan A, and He doesn't have a plan B.

How Will They Know

vs. 1) We live in a lost world that's not being found

and it's up to you and I to turn it around

What are we doing if anything at all

we must look to the Lord and heed His call

Can we hear their hearts crying out

I wonder do we even care

chorus 1 & 2) How will they know Jesus died to set them free

if we don't go and tell them what we believe

How will they know Jesus is alive and well

if we don't go help them break the chains of hell

vs. 2) Millions are dying each and every day

who's going to lead them who's gonna show the way

Teens commit suicide 'cause love no one will give

Who's gonna reach out to them and show them the reason to live

Can we hear their hearts crying out

Well I wonder do we even care

chorus 3) How will they know Jesus died to set them free

if they can't see that freedom in you and me

How will they know Jesus is alive and well

if we don't go help them break the chains of hell

copyright 1988 Heart of Praise Music

So if we say that we care about the lost among us, let's make His glory known to the nations by sharing His love and His good news!


Singing His Praises,
Joey Culpepper