“Therefore I tell you that no one who is speaking by the Spirit of God says, ‘Jesus be cursed,’ and no one can say, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ except by the Holy Spirit.” — 1 Corinthians 12:3 (NIV84) Many reading this devotion can say with certainty that Jesus Christ is their Lord. Millions of people around […]
05/05/23 Daily Devotion – God does NOT show favoritism!
“Then Peter began to speak: ‘I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism.’” (Acts 10:34, NIV84) This had to be tough to say. It came from a man who was raised in a culture of people who described themselves as God’s “chosen” people. When this encounter with Cornelius was over, Peter […]
05/04/23 Daily Devotion – God works through our obedience!
“So when I was sent for, I came without raising any objection. May I ask why you sent for me?” Cornelius answered: “Four days ago I was in my house praying at this hour, at three in the afternoon. Suddenly a man in shining clothes stood before me and said, ‘Cornelius, God has heard your […]
05/03/23 Daily Devotion – Jesus changed everything!
“‘Surely not, Lord!’ Peter replied. ‘I have never eaten anything impure or unclean.’ The voice spoke to him a second time, ‘Do not call anything impure that God has made clean.’” (Acts 10:14–15, NIV84) The Gentile soldier, Cornelius, had had the vision that he needed to send messengers to Peter. At the same time, Peter was […]
05/02/23Daily Devotion – God reaches out to the faithful!
“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!’ 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 […]
