Daily Bible Reading - Acts chapter 10
Acts 10.36
‘preaching peace through Jesus Christ –
He is Lord of all’
Cornelius was a soldier in the Roman army. He was a centurion, which meant he looked after 100 soldiers. They were part of the Italian Regiment based in Caesarea. Lots of soldiers lived in this town. The Romans used this town as their military base.
I wonder what he did in his spare time? Did soldiers get much time off in those days? We know that he had family and friends who also
lived in the same town. So he probably spent time with them! He was also a very
kind man, as we know that he helped poor people. We also read that he was very
interested in God. He prayed a lot and the people who lived in his house were
also very respectful to God.
One day something amazing happened to this man.
Have a guess, what do you think it was? Ok, I’ll tell you. He had a visit from
an angel. Wow, that doesn't happen often! Actually it hardly ever happens so
when it does it’s for a special reason. Do you remember – an angel visited
Mary, the mother of Jesus? The special reason was to tell her that she would
bring Jesus into the world. The angel visited Cornelius for two reasons. Number
one - to tell him that his prayers had been heard in heaven and, Number two –
to tell him to send a message to Peter, Jesus’ disciple.
Peter had been very puzzled by something he had
seen. When Cornelius’ three friends knocked his door he knew what God had been
teaching him. He gave the men a bed for the night and the next day set off to
see Cornelius. Cornelius was so glad that he had come as he learned that day
all about Jesus.
Suggested Prayer:
Lord, thank you for reminding me that you hear and answer when we pray.
I appreciate you reading this blog post.
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