Acts 10 Peter and Cornelius

 

Acts 10 – Peter and Cornelius

 

Cornelius was a Centurion, a commander of 100 men in the Roman Army. Centurions were men of considerable character as they are always mentioned in a good light in the Bible.

Paul, the Apostle to the Gentiles, was being prepared for his life’s work; Peter was about to break down the barriers between Jews and Gentiles.

But God had to prepare both Peter and Cornelius. God spoke to Cornelius while he was praying and to Peter while he was relaxing. Be alert to the voice of God; you never know when He may have a word for you.

“Not so, Lord! For I have never…” is the response that leads to defeat. God was about to do a new thing, and Peter wanted to hold on to the old. He calls Him Lord but refuses to obey Him! Yet God tenderly instructed Peter, and the Apostle surrendered to His will.

This journey that Peter took was said to be about a thirty-mile journey by foot from Joppa to Caesarea. Upon arrival and hearing what Cornelius has to say, Peter’s vision becomes clearer in understanding to him.

In the early church, it was hard for Jewish believers to comprehend that Gentiles might also become Christians. It was a critical time in the growth of the early church, and God made it clear that the Good News would be for everyone. Today, we must not allow any prejudice concerning such things as race, language, economic status, education, or geography to keep us from sharing the message of salvation with the world. God’s Word as well as His love is for everyone.

When Peter said, “Whosoever believes in Him will receive remission of sins”, they believed and were saved. What a great way to stop a sermon!

 

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