SCRIPTURE: Acts (NIV) 10:19 While Peter was still thinking about the vision, the Spirit said to him, “Simon, three men are looking for you. 20 So get up and go downstairs. Do not hesitate to go with them, for I have sent them.”
OBSERVATION: God told Peter that three men were looking for him and that Peter should go downstairs to meet them. They had been sent by God to get Peter. But there was one BIG piece of information that the Spirit did not tell Peter! These men were gentiles and wanted Peter to come to the home of a Gentile!!!
But in reading the verses 10-16 we see that God very specifically prepared Peter to take this assignment!
When Peter arrived, they were awaiting to hear what God was going to say through Peter. He started by giving the testimony of the Jews, recounting some history and what Jesus had done. In verse 44 we read that his sermon was interrupted because the Holy Spirit came on these Gentiles the same way as He came of the Jewish believers on the Day of Pentecost!
APPLICATION: God ALWAYS sees the big picture. He never sends us without proper preparation! He has put in us what is needed. If it was not there, He would have sent someone else!
And God ALWAYS sends the Holy Spirit to accompany us! He will give us what to say. He will interrupt us. He will do what only He can do. When we leave, He will remain behind to follow-up.
PRAYER: Holy Spirit, a large part of my preparation for each day is recognizing your Presence! I know that I will face things beyond my ability, but I will face nothing beyond your ability! Empower me with your presence as you have been doing ever since the day of Pentecost! I pray in the mighty Name of Jesus. Amen
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