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There was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius, a centurion of what was called the Italian Regiment, 2 a devout man and one who feared God with all his household, who gave alms generously to the people, and prayed to God always. Acts 10:1-2 NKJV Merriam Webster defines devout as (1) devoted to religion or to religious duties or exercises, (2) expressing devotion or piety (attitude), (3) devoted to a pursuit, belief, or mode or behavior, serious, earnest. Based on outward appearances this Cornelius would have looked like he knew God. However, God knew the true condition of this man’s heart. God knew he was missing something so He sent Cornelius a message and at the same time He prepared Peter to deliver the message. Reading Acts 10 reminds me of other verses: • Matthew 7:7-8 “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened.” • Proverbs 8:17 NKJV “I love those who love me, And those who seek me diligently will find me.” • Jeremiah 29:13 NKJV “And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart.” This man was earnestly, sincerely seeking God. He was rewarded for his obedience and brought to a fuller, more complete knowledge of God when Peter shared Christ with him. God is awesome. He does hear and answer our prayers. When we seek Him, He is found. What’s our take-away? Don’t let outward appearances keep us from sharing Christ. Just because someone looks religious by their actions, doesn’t necessarily mean they know the Lord Jesus our Savior. Speak to them about Christ when you are lead by the Spirit to do so. You’ll never be sorry, when someone believes in Christ through your faithfulness to share. Lord, thank you for your word that proves to us you are as you say you are and you do as you say you will do. Thank you that we can trust you are a God of your Word. Help us to be sensitive to your leading and share Christ with everyone around us at your prompting. In Jesus name Amen.
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