Looking In

This is the same message that God gave to the people of Israel, when he sent Jesus Christ, the Lord of all, to offer peace to them.

Acts 10:36 (CEV)

Some days, it may feel like no one really gets you. Maybe your parents seem frustrated with you or distracted. Friends are okay as long as you agree with them. And God? Maybe you feel like you’re never good enough for him, either. You just want to fit in.

A man named Cornelius must have felt that way, too. The Bible tells us he was a Roman centurion in Israel. The Romans ruled over Israel, so he was surrounded by people who hated him simply because of his nationality and job. He believed in their God, but he could only follow him as an outsider.

God sees outsiders like Cornelius and cares for them very much. So Jesus sent his disciple Peter with a message to tell Cornelius and his family, friends, and servants. Peter told them that Jesus died on the cross and rose from the dead so that anyone who believes in him can be forgiven of their sins and have peace with God. They all believed what they heard, and their lives were completely changed!

Peace with other people will often be hard to keep, though we must work toward it. But we can have peace with God because of Jesus. Cornelius would tell you that’s what truly matters!

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Do you know anyone who feels like an outsider? How can you show them God’s love and help introduce them to God? Pray about it today!

PRAY

Thank you, Lord Jesus, for breaking through walls to love me. I believe in you.

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Related passages: These additional verses will help you expand Scriptural knowledge and place on the armor of God’s Word to tackle each day. Please read...

Deuteronomy 10:17

Job 34:19

John 3:16

Acts 10:34-35