How May I Help You?

Acts 10:24 The following day he arrived in Caesarea. Cornelius was expecting them and had called together his relatives and close friends. 25 As Peter entered the house, Cornelius met him and fell at his feet in reverence. 26 But Peter made him get up. "Stand up," he said, "I am only a man myself." 27 While talking with him, Peter went inside and found a large gathering of people. 28 He said to them: "You are well aware that it is against our law for a Jew to associate with or visit a Gentile. But God has shown me that I should not call anyone impure or unclean. 29 So when I was sent for, I came without raising any objection. May I ask why you sent for me?" 30 Cornelius answered: "Three days ago I was in my house praying at this hour, at three in the afternoon. Suddenly a man in shining clothes stood before me 31 and said, 'Cornelius, God has heard your prayer and remembered your gifts to the poor. 32 Send to Joppa for Simon who is called Peter. He is a guest in the home of Simon the tanner, who lives by the sea.' 33 So I sent for you immediately, and it was good of you to come. Now we are all here in the presence of God to listen to everything the Lord has commanded you to tell us."

Previously, we saw God work in Cornelius' life through prayer. Cornelius was obedient and sent for Peter. At the same time, Peter was praying and became hungry. He saw a sheet come down with animals he was taught to never eat. As he reflects on the vision, he is visited by some men from Cornelius' household. Peter has a better understanding of the vision and he agrees to visit and travel with them.

What about you? Are you willing to put aside differences and bring the Good News to others? The Great Commission is our calling. During prayer time, the Holy Spirit will lead us where to go. God sees us through the blood of Jesus. Can you see your neighbor as you see yourself? Remember we are a body of many parts. There are no small gestures for increasing the Kingdom. Let's spread the Good News.