And as I began to speak, the Holy Ghost fell on them, as on us at the beginning.
And literally the moment I started talking, the Holy Spirit came down on them just like it happened to us in the very beginning.
God doesn't wait for perfect timing, he shows up right when he wants to move.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Acts, Peter is explaining to the Jewish believers in Jerusalem about his encounter with Cornelius, a Roman centurion, which occurred after he received a vision that challenged traditional Jewish laws and signaled the inclusion of Gentiles in God's plan. This event took place in the early days of the Christian church, around 30-60 AD, as the apostles were spreading the Gospel beyond Jewish communities. As Peter began speaking to Cornelius and his household, the Holy Spirit descended on them just as it had on the apostles at Pentecost, demonstrating that God's salvation was for all people.
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