Summary: The book of Acts has a wonderful story of a whole family receiving Christ in a day. Cornelius, a Roman military officer, brings the Apostle Peter into his home and an entire family receives Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. They are immediately filled with the Holy Spirit and immediately baptized in water! I love this story as it is one that is obviously orchestrated by God. It says in Acts, “While talking with him, Peter went inside and found a large gathering of people.” This large gathering in Cornelius’s home was transformed because of Peter’s testimony and message. We all have a testimony to share! Peter focused not only on Cornelius but also on his whole household. As a result an entire family came to know Christ cold turkey, so to speak. There’s power in God’s holy Word. In many cultures around the world, family is extremely important. How amazing would it be to reach out to a friend and share the Good News with their whole family? Let’s take advantage of opportunities to reach an entire family! It immediately creates a support network and community for the new believers in Christ. Reaching families is a wonderful way to reach our world.
