LOVE FOR ALL
READ PSALMS 1:1 THROUGH 5:12; ACTS 10:24–48
In Peter’s day, it was taboo for Jewish people to eat with Gentiles (non-Jewish people). Gentiles ate foods Jewish people were not supposed to eat and took part in activities they weren’t allowed to do. So Jews avoided contact with them whenever possible. They didn’t want to be associated with what might be “unclean.”
He said to them: “You are well aware that it is against our law for a Jew to associate with or visit a Gentile. But God has shown me that I should not call anyone impure or unclean” (Acts 10:28).
Peter realized that God offers His love and forgiveness to all people, even people Peter would not have expected.
Christians are often quick to judge people who don’t fit the traditional Christian ideal. As forgiven people ourselves, we should offer the same grace and mercy to others that God has given us. If God doesn’t show favoritism or prejudice, neither should we.
Prayer Suggestion: Lord, help me see past the differences and love others with Your love.
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