October 19, 2015:  SOAP #2146:

Scripture:  Acts (NIV) 10:3 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!” 4 Cornelius 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.  5 Now send men to Joppa to bring back a man named Simon who is called Peter. 6 He is staying with Simon the tanner, whose house is by the sea.”

Observation:   God knew Peter’s location and He knew how to tell Cornelius where to find Peter!

Application:    If God has not answered my prayer, it is not because He does not know where I am.  He knows where I am and where I will be tomorrow morning and afternoon, and the next day, and the next…  If someone shows up unexpectedly, I need to keep in mind that they may have been sent by God.  The wrong number call may be someone who needs what God has given me for them.  The person waiting in line behind me may have been directed to the same line so that I can give them something from the Lord!

Prayer:   Lord, of course You know my location; You live inside me!  Today I expect You will send someone my way.  Find me faithful to speak on Your behalf.    Amen

Pastor Leon
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