“Curious Gentile Conversions”
Tuesday, February 4, 2025Key Verse
“To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins” (Acts 10:43).
Text —Acts 10:34-48
Message
In 1956, five young missionaries had a vision of bringing the gospel of Christ to the extremely violent Waodani tribe of Ecuador. The mission outreach was codenamed Operation Auca. The savage people brutally speared the brave missionaries to death almost at first contact. Through sheer persistence and faith, some family members of the martyrs later moved in to live among the Waodani. Love, grace and prayer won in the end as Kimo and Mincaye, two of the murderers accepted Christ. Years later, Steve Saint – son of Nate Saint, one of the men of Operation Auca – was baptised by Kimo. Steve’s story is told in the feature film, End Of The Spear.
Peter’s mission in Joppa was to introduce Cornelius, a total Gentile, to Christ’s saving grace. His ministry was a testament to God’s love and willingness to save whosoever would believe in Christ. Christians should not give up on anyone nor doubt God’s power to save the worst of sinners. God wants all men to be saved. He wants to use you as His agent for that purpose. Are you willing?
Quote
God wants all men to be saved.
Challenge
God’s love reaches the ends of the earth.
Prayer for today
Make me an instrument of Your grace, dear Lord.