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The world is still filled with billions of people who have never heard the name of Jesus. These are the unreached—those who have no access to the gospel, no Bible in their language, and no church in their community. Many live in remote villages, closed nations, or societies dominated by false religions that suppress the message of Christ. Yet, Jesus made it clear that the gospel must be preached to every nation before His return. Matthew 24:14 states, “And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come.” Missions is not just about making converts—it is about ensuring that every tribe, tongue, and nation has the opportunity to hear and respond to the saving message of Jesus Christ.

The task of reaching the unreached may seem overwhelming, but God has already provided the resources, the calling, and the power to accomplish it. Paul, in his missionary journeys, made it his goal to take the gospel where it had never been preached before. He declared in Romans 15:20, “Yea, so have I strived to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build upon another man’s foundation.” His passion was to reach those who had never heard, and that same urgency must drive us today. With modern technology, transportation, and translation efforts, the church has unprecedented opportunities to take the gospel to people groups who have never encountered the name of Christ. The question is not whether we can reach them, but whether we will be obedient to the call.

As the church, we all have a role in reaching the unreached. Not everyone is called to go to the foreign mission field, but every believer is called to be involved in missions. We can pray fervently for missionaries and for doors to open in closed countries. We can give financially to support those who are translating Scripture, planting churches, and discipling new believers in unreached regions. We can also send and support those whom God calls to go, ensuring they have the resources and encouragement they need to endure in difficult fields. Jesus reminded us in Luke 10:2, “The harvest truly is great, but the labourers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his harvest.” The need is not for more opportunities—the need is for more laborers who are willing to go.

Today, take time to pray specifically for the unreached people groups of the world. Ask God to raise up missionaries and evangelists to go to the places where Christ is not yet known. Pray for nations where Christianity is suppressed, that God would open doors for the gospel to be proclaimed. Ask the Lord what role He wants you to play—whether in praying, giving, or even going yourself. The Great Commission is not just a general calling—it is a personal one. The unreached are waiting. Will we be faithful to take them the gospel?