130 Surprised by the Spirit

Acts 10:27-48, TBC Book Two, Chapter 130
Peter and his six companions found themselves doing what would have been unthinkable two days ago. At the request of the centurion named Cornelius, they now stood inside his home, the home of a Gentile—something that was strictly forbidden by Jewish law.

Peter knew that the Holy Spirit had directed him to accept this invitation. But the reason why had not been revealed. So he turned to Cornelius and put the question to him.

With his guests listening attentively, Cornelius recounted to Peter what had happened only four days earlier. “I was in my house praying at this same hour,” he said, “at three in the afternoon, when suddenly a man in shining clothes appeared. He said to me, ‘Cornelius!’ I was startled at his presence and surprised to hear him call my name.

“Then he said, ‘God has heard your prayer and remembered your gifts to the poor. You are to send men to Joppa and have them ask for a man named Simon . . . 

“So I sent for you right away, and it was good of you to come. Now all of us are here, in the presence of God, ready to listen . . .”

(See THE BIBLE CLICKS, Book Two, Chapter 130, for the rest of the story.)
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Today’s Takeaways
     A proverb to guide you: God has no favorites—he accepts people from every nation who revere him and do the right thing . . . and gives them his Spirit.
     A promise to cling to: “Then Peter began to speak: ‘I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism but accepts from every nation the one who fears him and does what is right.’ ” Acts 10:34-35  NIV
     A praise to fill you: All Are Welcome (All Belong) (by Jesse Manibusan)  Chris Brunelle     [Can skip ad after first 5 seconds]

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