He saw in a vision evidently about the ninth hour of the day an angel of God coming in to him, and saying unto him, Cornelius.
Around 3 in the afternoon, he had this super clear vision where an angel from God came to him and called him by name: 'Cornelius.'
God knows your name and isn't afraid to get your attention when he needs to.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Acts, which records the early spread of Christianity after Jesus' resurrection, Cornelius was a Roman centurion stationed in Caesarea, a coastal city in Judea, known for his devotion to God despite being a Gentile. He regularly prayed and helped the poor, reflecting a sincere faith outside of Judaism, and this vision occurred around the ninth hour of the day, or about 3 PM, which was a traditional time for afternoon prayers in Jewish custom. The event marks a pivotal moment in the biblical narrative, as God used it to prepare for the inclusion of non-Jews into the Christian community.
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