Acts 9:32-10:48

Peter began to travel through the land and came to Lydda where he heals a paralyzed man.  He is then called to Joppa on behalf of Tabitha, a godly woman who had died. Peter went and prayed for her and she was revived and restored to her community.  These miracles brought many more people to believe in Jesus.  Peter stayed in Joppa.  And, again we see that God had a wonderful plan. 

Peter had a vision that prepared him to do something that he would never have done on his own initiative.  In the vision there are unclean animals presented and Peter is told to kill them and eat.  After three times, Peter gets the point.. ".. God has shown me not to call any person common or unclean;"  He goes willingly to meet with Cornelius, the Roman officer.  As Peter presents the gospel, the believers are filled with the Holy Spirit.  Peter and his Jewish friends are amazed and thrilled at what God is doing!

It is always a joy to read the message of the Gospel..
Peter says it this way:

"... God does not play favorites, but .. whoever fears Him and does what is right - is acceptable 
( welcome) to   Him, no matter what people he belongs to.." ( v34)

" The word - the message which He sent to the sons of Israel, preaching peace through Jesus the Messiah, who is Lord of everything...." ( v36)

It started in Galilee after the baptism of John.  Jesus was anointed" by the Holy Spirit and with power. 
He went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil for God was with HIm." 

"And they put Him to death by hanging Him on a cross." v39

"God raised Him up on the third day and granted that He should become visible, not to all the people but to the witnesses who were chosen beforehand by God, that is to us, who ate and drank with Him after He rose from the dead." ( v41)

"And He ordered us to preach to the people, and solemnly testify that this is the One who has been appointed by God as Judge of the living and the dead. Of Him the prophets bear witness that through His name everyone who believes in Him ( puts his trust in Him)  receives forgiveness of sins. "( v 42-43)

Praise to our God and Father and to the Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, who does not play favorites! Praise to our God who sent His One and only Son to bring Good News.. to die on a cross and to rise again from the dead.. that we can believe in Him, trust in Him and receive forgiveness of our sins in His Name.  Amazing grace.. wonderful truth.  Father, let this good news fill our land that many more will come to trust in Jesus only, receive Your Holy Spirit, and live with You forever more.  Give us boldness to speak up!  We pray this in the name of Jesus, who is Lord of everything. Amen.