Get Excited About God and You

Baptist Daily Devotional
Jun 14
2 min read

Rev. Enoch Thompson | June 14 2025 | Acts 10:27-33

KEY VERSE: “So I sent for you immediately, and it was good of you to come. Now we are all here in the presence of God to listen to everything the Lord has commanded you to tell us." Acts 10:33 (NIV)

MESSAGE:

I tend to like Cornelius. A man of character, respected by the Jewish people, approved by God, a very religious non-Christian. I love people like that. Additionally, Cornelius was a pragmatic and adventure-seeking personality (perhaps his military training contributed to this). Whether it was his nature or nurture, his adventurous spirit was carried into the exciting spiritual events that were happening around and with him at the centre. He was not only ready to interact with the angel who appeared to him, but he was willing to risk the possibility of being rejected when he sent his delegation to Joppa to fetch Peter. He was willing to risk being laughed at when he gathered his relatives and friends, in case Peter refused to come in response to his invitation.

In our key verse, Cornelius stresses that he sent for Peter” immediately” as a demonstration of his excitement. His further excitement is in the fact that Peter had done well to respond to his invitation, and he was expectant that God had deposited something in Peter that would be worth hearing.

Cornelius shows an attitude of prompt faith, infectious excitement, enterprising effort and expectant waiting for God’s continued engagement with us.

FEET AND HANDS FOR THE MESSAGE:

What is it that excites you in your life? Where does the Word of God feature in what you do, and where do your energies go? Get excited about God and His plans for you and the whole world.

PRAYER:

Lord, please help me be like Cornelius. Give me the excitement of a child and give me the thrill of following your Word and your Spirit. May I fall in love with you and all that you mean. For your dear Name’s sake, Amen.

THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSING.

SHOWERS! BLESSINGS!!

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DAILY word study: IMMEDIATELY

The Greek word translated as “immediately” in Acts 10:33 is παραχρῆμα (parachrēma), which means “at once” or “without delay,” expressing swift and purposeful action.

Cornelius didn’t pause. His excitement led to immediate action. The word parachrēma in Acts 10:33 shows urgency that came from deep conviction. When something truly matters to you, delay disappears. Cornelius responded to God’s move with speed and sincerity.

Reflection:

Spiritual growth often begins the moment we stop hesitating. Are you holding back, or have you already made a move?