Devo Acts 10:9-28

Chapter 10
9About noon the following day as they were on their journey and approaching
the city, Peter went up on the roof to pray. 10He became hungry and wanted
something to eat, and while the meal was being prepared, he fell into a trance.
11He saw heaven opened and something like a large sheet being let down to
earth by its four corners. 12It contained all kinds of four-footed animals, as well as
reptiles of the earth and birds of the air. 13Then a voice told him, “Get up, Peter.
Kill and eat.” 14”Surely not, Lord!” Peter replied. “I have never eaten anything
impure or unclean.” 15The voice spoke to him a second time, “Do not call anything
impure that God has made clean.” 16This happened three times, and immediately
the sheet was taken back to heaven. 17While Peter was wondering about the
meaning of the vision, the men sent by Cornelius found out where Simon’s house
was and stopped at the gate. 18They called out, asking if Simon who was known
as Peter was staying there. 19While Peter was still thinking about the vision, the
Spirit said to him, “Simon, three men are looking for you.
27Talking with him, Peter went inside and found a large gathering of people.
28He said to them: “You are well aware that it is against our law for a Jew to
associate with a Gentile or visit him. But God has shown me that I should not call
any man impure or unclean.

Meditation:
1. Is there anything (of culture, background, custom, habits, education, interest)
that have limited or prohibited me of true fellowship or reaching out to
others?
2. Reflect on my prayer experiences. In what areas have I experienced God’s
guidance in prayer?
3. What are some of the social and cultural barriers that I need to break through
as I seek to reach out to my friends for the gospel?

Personal note:
I find within the church itself, there are many subcultures.  There are divides over educational level, income level, personal interests and hobby (music vs. athletics).  Am I part of God's mission to break down the cultural barriers.  Before we think about reaching out and going multicultural, are we really breaking down different cultures and social barriers in our fellowship.