Kill and Eat

And a voice came to him, “Rise, Peter; kill and eat.” But Peter said, “Not so, Lord! For I have never eaten anything common or unclean.” And a voice spoke to him again the second time, “What God has cleansed you must not call common.” This was done three times.  (Acts10: 13-16a)

God works in us in ways we cannot foresee. If we are truly spirit-filled, we are responding to His call to go where we would not have gone, love those we once felt nothing for, forgive those who hurt us most, and give what we would keep. That’s when the Holy Spirit is having His way with us. God was sending Peter, a Jew, to a place he would never have gone, and to minister the Gospel to people he didn’t think God even cared for. Peter’s obedience would make a way for those lost in ignorance and sin to enter into the Kingdom of God, because he allowed the Spirit to fill him and direct him.

 

I encourage you to trust God like Peter did. He did not resist the Holy Spirit — he simply obeyed. You, too, must obey Him, even when He takes you through new and uncomfortable challenges. He is an exceedingly gracious God who will perfect and prepare you for the challenges He sets before you. The lesson Peter learned is this — if you will obey God's voice, He will take you beyond your present and your prejudices, and He will use you to glorify His Son.

 

Let's Pray - Lord, help me to trust You, even when I do not understand Your directions. I am willing to go where You send me and do as You command. Lead me, Lord. Amen.