Date: Friday, 15th March, 2024
Text: Acts 10:1-4
Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan
Exhortation:
There is an encounter you will have that will mark a turning point in your life. Just one touch from the Lord can be a defining moment that would transform your life forever. I pray that you will experience the hand of God this season in Jesus name. But there is always a price to pay. There are certain things that provoke heavenly visitation.
In today’s text, we come across the story of a man named Cornelius, a centurion in what was known as the Italian Regiment. He and all his family were devout and God-fearing; he gave generously to those in need and prayed to God regularly.
Even though Cornelius did not yet know the way of God adequately, the little he knew about the Lord, he made maximum use of it. He was a consistent giver of alms to the poor. Apart from that he was a man given to fasting and prayers- Acts 10:30-31.
Note however, that his Special Divine Moment did not come the first day he started giving alms, praying or fasting. He made charitable giving, fasting and prayers a lifestyle. Consistency is the key word.
The word of God says, “And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith”- Galatians 6:9-10.
At the end of the day, God sent a helper of destiny, Peter to Cornelius to explain the way of God to him more adequately. And himself, family and neighbours received the power of God because he paid the price of consistency. His sacrifices eventually paid off.
The Lord said, “He that is unjust, let him be unjust still: and he which is filthy, let him be filthy still: and he that is righteous, let him be righteous still: and he that is holy, let him be holy still. And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.” Revelation 22:11-12
Prophetic Nugget: Receive grace to pay the price that will provoke your Special Divine Moment in Jesus name.