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THE LORD’S MESSENGER
FRIDAY, JANUARY 15
Acts 10:19-23

Luke 9:2-6

 

“And they departed,
and went through the towns,

preaching the gospel…”

 

THE LORD’S MESSENGER
 
God had arranged the events in the life of Cornelius, such that he heard the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. Even if that elected person is in the middle of the Amazon forest, the Lord will surely bring someone to him and present the gospel of salvation in the Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, it is the believer’s privilege to be called to minister even among the poorest of people or to the farthest place of the earth. Those who have experienced the mercy and grace of God are not fussy people who pick and choose where to be assigned as missionaries. It is an honour to be called to bring the good news even to the most unwanted place or people in the world’s eyes.
 
Arise and go: The Spirit Himself told Peter about the three men from Cornelius. Peter was commanded to go down and meet the servants so that he could go with them. Both parties may have been amazed at the events that happened, which were perfectly arranged. Those whom God has chosen will never be lost and shall find salvation through His appointed messengers.
 
Away he went: This must also be the attitude of God’s messengers. He who has received eternal life by grace through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ has the swiftness to act at the Lord’s bidding. The travel is estimated to be at least a thirty-six-mile walk from Joppa to Caesarea, requiring at least six hours. It was reasonable for Peter to travel the next day in order that they arrive at noon in Caesarea or else it would be dangerous if they travelled that day to reach their destination at night.
 
When God calls anyone to evangelise or to the field for missions, he must be available always. There must not be any excuses or delaying the work. If the privilege is forfeited, the Lord has other ways of bringing the gospel to that person. It is to your loss if you are a sluggard and hesitant to do the King’s business. Peter was in haste with carefulness in order to make sure the work was properly done in God’s perfect timing.
 
Will you make yourself available for the Lord’s work?
 
THOUGHT: Am I ready to go for missions, whether local or abroad?

PRAYER: Father, grant me the desire to labour for Thee wherever.

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