Scripture
Acts 11:18. When the others heard this, they stopped objecting and began praising God. They said, “We can see that God has also given the Gentiles the privilege of repenting of their sins and receiving eternal life.”
Observation
It's a great phrase: they stopped objecting and began praising God. They had first criticized Peter for going into the home of a Gentile and eating with him and his family. But when they heard that God was in it, they changed.
Applictation
Initially I was going to write of how critical they were, and chide them for that. However, I think a commendation would be in order on how they changed. Many people would perhaps continue to object, instead of switch to praise God. I need to be open enough to have my mind changed. Peter's mind was changed by the vision and by his experience. The people's minds were changed by his testimony. There is something powerful in a person's testimony.
Prayer
Lord, please help me to testify of my experiences with you, and help me learn from the testimony of others. Amen
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