CELEBRATING DIFFERENCES

Baca: Acts 10:34-43

Then Peter began to speak: “I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism (Acts 10:34)

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Bacaan tahunan: Zechariah 1-3

The difference between Peter and Cornelius is like oil and water. One is Jewish, and the other is Roman (socially, politically, their position opposite even hostile). One is layman, and the other is centurion (soldier). From the calculation of forces: one is weak, and the other is strong because armed.

However, there is one thing that unites them: they got inspiration from the Holy Spirit. Peter had a vision of "strange" to measure the Yahudiannya. While Cornelius got a message to invite Peter to his house, about three hours later after Peter's first get the vision (verses 9, 30). They are very different, but there is "something" bigger than them, who brought them so that they reinforce each other. The story of Peter Cornelius made to understand the purpose of the vision of "strange" that he saw. Peter Cornelius theological explanations make understanding the work of God in the life, death and the resurrection of Jesus. Holy Spirit to work through differences to enrich the spiritual insight of God's children. That is why Peter said, "Truly I perceive that God is no respecter of persons. Every person of any nation who fear Him and who practice righteousness pleasing in His sight" (34-35). Perhaps we are working with another person or a completely different type and style of service. Each one unique. No need to worry. Through the work of the Holy Spirit, God can bring everyone's experience is different for affirming each other, also mutually enriching spiritual experience - DKL

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HOLY SPIRIT IS ALWAYS BUILD A LOVE BRIDGET IN NUMBERS OF PERSONAL DIFFERENCES

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