I am un-common

During the time of the book of Acts, the church was undergoing huge changes. The Holy Spirit was being given by God to his children and people were receiving it and going out and turning the world upside down. As the story unfolded we found Peter had, had a vision in Acts chapter 10, after which he went to meet a Roman named Cornelius. Up to that point it was thought to be taboo for those who were not Jews to have anything to do with receiving the Holy Spirit. But as Peter talked to Cornelius he said,

“You know how unlawful it is for a Jewish man to keep company with or go to one of another nation. But God has shown me that I should not call any man common or unclean.” Acts 10:28 NKJV

Peter then told the Good News to these Gentiles (non-Jews) and they likewise received an OVERFLOW of the Holy Spirit.

So what is the purpose in telling this short history lesson from the book of Acts? Did you catch the crazy word Peter used? He said, “God has shown me that I should not call any man COMMON or unclean.” I don’t know about you but that makes me smile! I have gone most of my life with people looking at me as if I was odd, but then again that could be that I wore nothing but sweatpants until I was in the 6th grade and I still to this day have no clue what matches or what is in style, but this verse says it all. I am not common, I am odd! Anyone who has the Holy Spirit dwelling in them is different than everyone else. I may live in the world but I am not like them, I am not common! God has chosen to OVERFLOW His Spirit into me and that makes me un-common. Praise God for un-common odd balls! Praise God for His loving Spirit that dwells in the lives of those who call on His name! Praise God for that OVERFLOW of His goodness and grace! Praise God!

Smile Always,
jason
Eph. 5:1