No Partiality

Acts 10:34

"So Peter opened his mouth and said, 'Truly I understand that God shows no partiality, but in every nation anyone who fears Him and does what is right is acceptable to Him."

What a gracious gift that God shows no partiality! He extends Jesus and salvation to anyone who believes, to the Jew and the Greek. Peter was commanded to preach to the people testifying that He [Jesus] was the one appointed by God to be judge of the living and the dead, a truth to which all the prophets bore witness, and a truth which would be hard for the Jews to swallow. Peter was constantly reminding them of the awful way the Jews had treated Jesus, but at the same time extending salvation and hope to them.

Amazingly, when Peter had finished speaking, the Holy Spirit fell on all those who heard the Word.  As the Jewish believers watched, they were shocked that the Spirit was poured out on Gentiles who spoke in tongues praising God. Peter then commanded them to be baptized. God was truly building His church without partiality, with Jews and Gentiles. He was working through obedient, believing men empowered by the Holy Spirit. Thank God I am part of that church today and His Holy Spirit indwells and empowers me.

Father,

Thank you for giving me salvation and being impartial to all who believe. Thank You for drawing me to You and giving me the grace and faith to believe.

In Jesus name,

Amen