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In today’s reading, Peter explains a vision he could not understand at first \u2013 he had the impression that God was telling him to eat unclean foods. However, a little later, he tells James and the other leaders of the Church that he already understands that his vision is not only about food. God knew what challenges the Church would bring when even the Gentiles began to become believers. That is why he gave Peter a vision to soften his heart. Thanks to this, Peter received the Roman soldier Cornelius, for he began to perceive the action of the Holy Spirit among the Gentiles. God wanted Peter to no longer consider Cornelius and his relatives as \u201e defiled\u201c, but to perceive them as brothers and sisters who also have a place in God’s kingdom (Acts 10, 15. 22-49).<\/span><\/p>\n

And because Peter obeyed, the whole Church changed, Jews and Gentiles united to live as God’s redeemed family. God used Peter’s vision to help believers realize their imperfect thinking and align it with God’s. This vision brought them a whole new perspective on the world. God, like Peter, wants to help us recognize in which areas our thoughts and words do not coincide with his intentions. He \u201cpurified\u201d everyone who belongs to Jesus. Although we do not get along best with some believers, we should remember that they, too, are redeemed as we are. They, too, are heirs of salvation and are our brothers and sisters in Christ. The Lord desires that our thoughts and speech reflect his heart’s love. Our words have great power! \u201eDeath just like life is in the power of language\u201c (Proverbs 18 21).<\/span><\/p>\n

We have a huge responsibility: we can either build or tear down with our words. Every day, we can decide on one or the other. How will you think and talk about God’s children today? Can you use your words to encourage, build, and tell others how God looks at them? Ask the Holy Spirit to help you think about your brothers and sisters in Christ as he thinks. When he restores your mind, it will be easier for you to speak with love. And maybe your kind words will bring profound healing to someone<\/span><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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