The Other Centurion

Acts 10: 1-7,22-23 
Cornelius Calls for Peter
1At Caesarea there was a man named Cornelius, a centurion in what was known as the Italian Regiment. 2He and all his family were devout and God-fearing; he gave generously to those in need and prayed to God regularly. 3One day at about three in the afternoon he had a vision. He distinctly saw an angel of God, who came to him and said, "Cornelius!"
4Cornelius stared at him in fear. "What is it, Lord?" he asked.

The angel answered, "Your prayers and gifts to the poor have come up as a memorial offering before God. 5Now send men to Joppa to bring back a man named Simon who is called Peter. 6He is staying with Simon the tanner, whose house is by the sea."

7When the angel who spoke to him had gone, Cornelius called two of his servants and a devout soldier who was one of his attendants.
22The men replied, "We have come from Cornelius the centurion. He is a righteous and God-fearing man, who is respected by all the Jewish people. A holy angel told him to have you come to his house so that he could hear what you have to say." 23Then Peter invited the men into the house to be his guests.

 

Dear Warriors,

 Because you are in my heart each day, I read my daily readings with you in mind to see what God has for you and me each day as encouragement.  Today's reading blew me away!  I have read through the Bible for 14 years and read this story countless times.  Today I realized that the first Gentiles that God sent Peter and the Holy Spirit to were this Centurion, his servants and a devout soldier!!  Is there any doubt how precious you are to God?!  You have obedient and trusting hearts and He holds you near!  Thank God that you were brave enough to answer His call! 

May you feel especially blessed and important to God this day!

Love,

Mom

Megan Moffit, 4/28/2009