God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that he is the one whom God appointed as judge of the living and the dead. Acts 10:42 (NIV) Christians believe we are asked to commit ourselves personally to Christ. Few modern denominations will dispute this. Whether or not they make much of... Continue Reading →
He was not seen by all the people, but by witnesses whom God had already chosen--by us who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead. Acts 10:41 NIV Some things change with time. Other things don´t. The risen Savior was seen by some. Nowadays there are some who come to... Continue Reading →
The Spirit-filled life is not, as many suppose, a life of peace and quiet pleasure. It is likely to be something quite the opposite. A.W. Tozer (That Incredible Christian)
You know what has happened throughout Judea, beginning in Galilee after the baptism that John preached--Acts 10: 37 Peter stands to address the group of hearers. He starts off by referring to the fact that the people are aware of Jesus. People already know of the stir Christ has made, the wonders and the... Continue Reading →
Then Peter began to speak: "I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism but accepts men from every nation who fear him and do what is right. Acts 10: 34-35 We lower our impression of God when we start thinking that He is like us. Even a man who... Continue Reading →
But Peter made him get up. "Stand up," he said, "I am only a man myself." Acts 10:26 (NIV) Amazing power is displayed from above. Pure hearts can see and recognize it easily. Direct instruction, vision and hearing from Heaven come to humble souls. In this crucial hour, with the hand of God so... Continue Reading →
He saw heaven opened and something like a large sheet being let down to earth by its four corners. Acts 10:11 (NIV) On the rooftop he finds himself ravished with hunger. He devotes himself to prayer. The man of God turns his attention towards Heaven. Then God opens the door! He peels back the... Continue Reading →
One 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!" Acts 10:3 (NIV) He is described as devout and God-fearing. It is said that he gives generously to those in need. Scriptures say he prays to God regularly.... Continue Reading →
He took her by the hand and helped her to her feet. Then he called the believers and the widows and presented her to them alive. Acts 9:41 (NIV) A good disciple dies. God sends another powerful friend of His to the funeral. But the outcome is unexpected. Peter sends the weeping out. He... Continue Reading →
Peter sent them all out of the room; then he got down on his knees and prayed. Turning toward the dead woman, he said, "Tabitha, get up." She opened her eyes, and seeing Peter she sat up. Acts 9:40 (NIV) Have we ever truly sat down to consider the size of faith and the... Continue Reading →
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