Until the whole world hears

This is why I speak to them in parables, because seeing they do not see, and hearing they do not hear, nor do they understand. Indeed, in their case the prophecy of Isaiah is fulfilled that says: “‘“You will indeed hear but never understand, and you will indeed see but never perceive.” For this people’s heart has grown dull, and with their ears they can barely hear, and their eyes they have closed, lest they should see with their eyes and hear with their ears and understand with their heart and turn, and I would heal them.’ But blessed are your eyes, for they see, and your ears, for they hear. For truly, I say to you, many prophets and righteous people longed to see what you see, and did not see it, and to hear what you hear, and did not hear it. (Matthew 13:13-17 ESV)

This passage saddens me.  Just as in the time of Jesus, people today don't even know they are lost. It is so easy to get caught up in the things of the world and never give a second thought about what is after this life.  If you count yourself as a Christ follower, than we have a mission to tell the whole world of the love of God, the sacrifice of Christ, and the salvation that comes with a relationship with Jesus.  Never stop, until the whole world hears or Christ returns.