Today’s Reading | Acts 10
To “All” People
Why was it so difficult for Peter to go to Cornelius’ house? Why had God sent him there? While it may have been difficult for Peter, a Jew, to go into the house of a Gentile, it is clear that God wanted him to go. God wanted this household to hear the message of the gospel and gain eternal life. Although they feared God and sought to know Him, they had not yet heard the message of the gospel in order to receive eternal life. Although they were God fearing, they were not saved. When Peter arrived, he shared with them the message of salvation and all who heard were saved. Further, it was significant that Peter was the one that led Cornelius’ household to Christ. This was an important event in the life of the early church. God wanted the Apostles to realize that the message of the gospel was for all people, not just Jews. Although God had already told Peter, he had missed it. Everyone needs to hear about Christ. “God does not show favoritism.” Do you believe that all people in your world need to hear what Jesus Christ has done? Are you willing to share it with them? Choose today, someone to share it with.
Today’s Questions
Say What?
How do people today show favoritism in sharing the gospel?
So What?
Why do you think people show favoritism in other areas or ways?
Now What?
How do you show favoritism?
Then What?
What are some specific ways you can avoid showing favoritism?