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25 As Peter entered his home, Cornelius fell at his feet and worshiped him. 26 But Peter pulled him up and said, "Stand up! I'm a human being just like you!" 27 So they talked together and went inside, where many others were assembled.
28 Peter told them, "You know it is against our laws for a Jewish man to enter a Gentile home like this or to associate with you. But God has shown me that I should no longer think of anyone as impure or unclean. 29 So I came without objection as soon as I was sent for. Now tell me why you sent for me."
30 Cornelius replied, "Four days ago I was praying in my house about this same time, three o'clock in the afternoon. Suddenly, a man in dazzling clothes was standing in front of me. 31 He told me, 'Cornelius, your prayer has been heard, and your gifts to the poor have been noticed by God! 32 Now send messengers to Joppa, and summon a man named Simon Peter. He is staying in the home of Simon, a tanner who lives near the seashore.' 33 So I sent for you at once, and it was good of you to come. Now we are all here, waiting before God to hear the message the Lord has given you."
Observations
- The Gospel is spreading!
- God is using Peter to reach the Gentiles
- This is a humbled and broken Peter
- The Gospel tears down social walls
- God notices actions, activity and ambition
- God prepares the way for preaching
Applications
- Keep moving with the Gospel
- Cooperate with God's timing
- No interruptions in God's Kingdom, see people as God encounters
- Preach and let God prepare and change hearts
Prayer
God, Peter is a radically changed man. Change me! Rearrange me! I don't want to spend my ministry preparing encounters and trying hard. I want to You to be glorified through my every action, activity and ambition! Help me see You today. As I walk I desire to see Your work and join You!
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