Cornelius is Answered

Acts 10:1-6 
1 There was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius, a centurion of what was called the Italian Regiment, 2 a devout man and one who feared God with all his household, who gave alms generously to the people, and prayed to God always. 3 About the ninth hour of the day he saw clearly in a vision an angel of God coming in and saying to him, “Cornelius!” 4 And when he observed him, he was afraid, and said, “What is it, lord?” So he said to him, “Your prayers and your alms have come up for a memorial before God. 5 Now send men to Joppa, and send for Simon whose surname is Peter. 6 He is lodging with Simon, a tanner, whose house is by the sea. He will tell you what you must do.”

Those who are called hear and obey as they are led, both to salvation and to service. So this devout soldier heard and sent for Peter to tell him what to do.  And so salvation, deliverance from God's wrath on sin, was coming to the one wanting to please God by doing his works in the light (John 3:21).  How awe inspiring are all His works!  This is why we must be willing to bring words of life to those divine appointments, that many may in turn be reconciled to God in Christ.