Sunday, May 12, 2019

God does not show favoritism

Acts 10:34-48
Peter said “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. You know the message God sent to the people of Israel, telling the good news of peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all.
Jesus 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.
While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit came on all who heard the message. The circumcised believers who had come with Peter were astonished that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles.
So he ordered that they be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ.
A second Pentecost - the coming of the Holy Spirit on the Gentiles - follows his teaching. No one can now deny baptism to those who have received such an obvious mark of God’s favor.
Why?
God does not show favoritism to everyone, but God has his plan to everyone who trust in Him.
Gospel is good new of peace. Only God has peace and not in this world can find peace. Peace in our heart and live out the peace with love.
Christian have to preach to the people and to testify that Jesus is the one God appointed as judge of the living and the dead.
All gentiles could be Christians, and could be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ, for God hope all people may return to the Lord, the creator of the world and our life.
How?
God is my Lord, my fortress and my savior. I will follow His way and worship his Holy Name in my life.

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