Acts 10

​Acts Chapter 10 is a very interesting chapter! It tells the story of two people from different backgrounds, who shared a common love for the Lord. They were both prayerful, listened to God and were obedient to him, even when this meant going against the customs and religious traditions/beliefs at the time.

Peter was a devout Jew who would not have eaten anything that was considered unclean by Jewish law. But God showed him some food that was considered unclean and told him to eat, to which Peter responded: “By no means, Lord, for I have never eaten anything unholy and unclean.” (Acts 10:14). God told him to not call unclean what God had made clean.

Later, Peter would realise this teaching was not about food but about Jews and Gentiles who were considered unclean by Jews, and how God loves both.

Peter was called to go out of his comfort zone and preach to the Gentiles in obedience to God’s will and purposes. Cornelius and his family believed the good news, received the Holy Spirit and then were baptised, showing that God does not show partiality.  “In every nation the person who fears Him and does what is right is welcome to Him.” – Acts 10:34-35.

God does not care where we are from. He wants all people to seek him, listen to him, and obey his message. As we follow his leading into all he wants us to do, may God use us to share the gospel and bring salvation to many.

May he use us too for his purpose and glory.

God be with you,
Rev. Tanya