Then Peter opened his mouth and said: “In truth I perceive that God shows no partiality.” (Acts 10:34)
Thank you, LORD that you do not judge as man judges.
“But in every nation whoever fears him and works righteousness is accepted by him.” (Acts 10:35)
Holy Spirit, visit the bishops and deputies at General Convention and give them an enduring fear of you and guide them into doing works of righteousness.
“The word which God sent to the children of Israel, preaching peace through Jesus Christ–he is Lord of all–” (Acts 10:36)
Jesus, please help us hear and receive the word you preached.
“that word you know, which was proclaimed throughout all Judea, and began from Galilee after the baptism which John preached:” (Acts 10:37)
Father, help us hear that converting word which you spoke through your servant John.
“how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him.” (Acts 10:38 )
Jesus, we ask you to work in the hearts of those at the General Convention and set free all who are oppressed by the devil.
“And we are witnesses of all things which he did both in the land of the Jews and in Jerusalem, whom they killed by hanging on a tree.” (Acts 10:39)
Jesus, thank you for your willing sacrifice on the cross for us.
“Him God raised up on the third day, and showed him openly,” (Acts 10:40)
Holy Spirit, thank you for enabling us to know that Jesus is alive and ministering to all his people today.
“not to all the people, but to witnesses chosen before by God, even to us who ate and drank with him after he arose from the dead.” (Acts 10:41)
Jesus, thank you for your faithful witnesses who still speak to us through your Holy Spirit and through the pages of Scripture.
“And he commanded us to preach to the people, and to testify that it is he who was ordained by God to be Judge of the living and the dead.” (Acts 10:42)
Father, please help your people truly heed your command to preach Jesus, and him crucified.
“To him all the prophets witness that, through his name, whoever believes in him will receive remission of sins.” (Acts 10:43)
Holy Spirit, thank you for the witness of your prophets. Help all those at the General Convention, through the name of Jesus, believe in him and receive remission of their sins.
While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all those who heard the word. (Acts 10:44)
Jesus, let your word be proclaimed at General Convention and have your Holy Spirit fall on all those who hear it.
And those of the circumcision who believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out on the Gentiles also. (Acts 10:45)
Father, astonish us with what you will do among us and at General Convention by the gift of your Holy Spirit.
For they heard them speak with tongues and magnify God. Then Peter answered, (Acts 10:46)
Holy Spirit, please pour out your gifts on your people now.
“Can anyone forbid water, that these should not be baptized who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have? ” (Acts 10:47)
Jesus, help us respond to the work of your Holy Spirit as Peter did.
And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then they asked him to stay a few days. (Acts 10:48 )
LORD, thank you for the work you are doing right now throughout your church and at General Convention.
A word received: Pray for my people; pray for their courage to be restored. They are like the army of Israel that quaked before Goliath of Gath. Pray that I will raise up champions who will speak and do my word. (1 Samuel 17:1-11)
Friday: 16, 17; 1 Samuel 17:17-30; Acts 10:34-48; Mark 1:1-13
Saturday: 20, 21:1-7(8-14); 1 Samuel 17:31-49; Acts 11:1-18; Mark 1:14-28
Albany Intercessor