129 Peter, Cornelius, and the Gentile Connection

Acts 10:1-29. TBC Book Two, Chapter 129
Something about Cornelius set him apart from the other Roman centurions stationed in the coastal city of Caesarea. His whole family had a reputation as God-fearing people, caring for those in need. Cornelius gave generously to the poor and prayed to God regularly, embracing set times for prayer, like his Jewish counterparts. But today was not a regular day.

As he knelt down for his three o’clock prayers, he was startled by a brightly glowing figure. Then a voice called out, “Cornelius!”

Fear gripped his heart. “What is it, sir?” he asked.

“Your prayers have been heard,” the angel replied, “and your gifts for the poor have come up as a memorial before the Lord. You are to send men to Joppa. Have them bring back a man named Simon Peter. He is staying with Simon the tanner, whose house is near the sea.”

When the angel disappeared, Cornelius called two of his servants and one of his personal attendants, a devout soldier. . . .

(See THE BIBLE CLICKS, Book Two, Chapter 129, for the rest of the story.)
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Today’s Takeaways
     A proverb to guide you: The God of Creation reveals he does not exclude certain people groups or view them as inferior. So why should we?
     A promise to cling to: “ For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.” Romans 3:23-24 NIV
     A praise to fill you: One Bread, One Body  John Michael Talbot     [Can skip ad after first 5 seconds]

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