God has shown me that I should not call any man unholy or unclean

 Good morning. So the men told Peter about Cornelius who was righteous and God-fearing who was divinely directed by a holy angel to send for Peter to come to his house and hear a message. So he invited them in and gave them lodging. They went to Caesarea where Cornelius was waiting for them with his relatives and close friends. Thank about it: Cornelius had no guarantee that Peter was coming; yet he was so confident that he brought together those that mattered to him; for he wanted them to also hear the message of salvation. Would we do that, if we were in his shoes? When Peter entered, Cornelius fell at his feet and worshiped him. Peter told him to stand up; I too am just a man. You yourselves know how unlawful it is for a man who is a Jew to associate with a foreigner or to visit him (it is this very issue that got Peter in trouble later); and yet God has shown me that I should not call any man unholy or unclean. It is too bad that throughout the ages since then that people have not realized that. That is why I came without even raising any objection when I was sent for. So I ask for what reason you have sent for me. Cornelius then explains all about the vision of the angel and why he sent for Peter. So I sent for you immediately, and you have been kind enough to come. Now then, we are all here present before God to hear all that you have been commanded by the Lord. Talk about an audience who was ready to hear the message of salvation! Peter almost did not even have to give a message, just simply say come to the altar. Next time we will see how he responded. Father send someone to our friends and relatives who do not believe with the message of salvation. Prepare their hearts to receive it and to make Jesus Lord of their lives!

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