Search and Select the Passage:
Acts 11:16-19
Watch the Context:
The story is part of the Peter's defense regarding the conversion of Cornelius, a Gentiles who became a Christian. Peter tried to explain to the Jews believer how God has sent him to bring Cornelius to become part of the Christian movement.
Observe The Word:
after believing - acceptance of the Holy Spirit
Reflect the Message:
When we are accepted into the Church, we were baptized. But according to Peter, only those who are receiving the Holy Spirit are the one really changed and transformed and receiving life (Acts 11:19)
There are many people who are in the Church, but not all are led by the Spirit. It is an ironic reality, but its true. The question i have to asked myself is am i trying to judge those who are not in the church? In this story, the Gentiles were considered not led by the Spirit. But God showed Peter that its not that true. The Gentiles has received the spirit as well, and now unification needed to be done for the Church to grow. It is indicated by the fact, Luke mentioned that the church numbers were added once again after the conversion of Cornelius.
Develop the Walk With God
The greatest need that the Church really need is the Holy Spirit to lead them. But it must start in individual basis, starting from me.
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