By Paul Ice
In the reading today we hear the testimony of 4 witnesses. Their messages transformed the cities around them, and would continue to have an impact to this day.
The first is Saul. On his way to bind those that profess that Jesus was the Christ, he encounters that very Jesus. His eyes are opened and his message is so powerful, it confounds the Jews, and "proves that Jesus is the Christ"
Next we meet Ananias, whom The Lord reveals himself to. His part in the story enables Saul to be the powerful witness.
Then we meet Peter and Cornelius. Peter is an eye witness to the resurrected Jesus. Cornelius, a devout Jew and a man of God, receives his message from the Angel of The Lord. The two of them testify that the message they received from God is that the Gospel of Salvation will be for all people from every tribe and every nation. Through Peter's preaching and miracles, many come to Christ and the Holy Spirit comes upon them. They are baptized and the Gospel begins to spread to all the surrounding region.
The message is set loose. The gospel is at work. Many will believe and be transformed by the power of the work of Jesus Christ.
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