“He was a devout, God-fearing man, as was everyone in his household. He gave generously to the poor and prayed regularly to God.”Acts of the Apostles 10:2 NLT
This scripture describes a man named Cornelius. He was as Roman officer. God had heard his prayers and sent Peter the apostle to him with the gospel. He received it gladly along with His whole household and they were baptised in the Holy Spirit. His name will forever be decided in scripture because he prayed earnestly to God and was generous to the poor.
We are told there is a book in heaven called The Lamb’s Book of Life. This man’s name will be there also. I pray that my name may also be there. I wonder how heaven will record us. Do we rate a mention?
The test of our devotion to God is often through our hip pocket. If we are generous financially we will be generous in all areas and have a heart soft and open to God’s prompting.
Let us stay compassionate and open to the poor, especially in times of their greatest needs. Amen!
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