Prepared for Divine Appointments

Cornelius’s words reveal a heart that was prepared for this divine appointment. He had gathered his family and friends, understood the significance of the moment, and was ready to hear whatever God wanted to say through Peter. He wasn’t just passively waiting, he was actively prepared.

This passage reminds us that God is constantly orchestrating divine appointments, moments when He brings people together for His purposes. But the question is: are we prepared for them? Are our hearts ready to recognize these God-ordained encounters and respond appropriately?

Preparation involves several elements. First, it requires spiritual readiness, being connected to God through prayer and His Word so we can hear His voice. Second, it involves humility, acknowledging that God may want to speak to us or through us in unexpected ways. Third, it means having courage, being willing to step into conversations or relationships that might feel uncomfortable or unfamiliar.

The sermon mentioned how easy it is to come to worship unprepared, distracted by the fights on the way to church, busy with a million thoughts, not really ready for the conversation God wants to have with us. But worship, whether corporate or personal, is always an invitation into divine conversation.

How different would our days be if we approached each one expecting God to arrange divine appointments? If we went to work, school, the grocery store, or our neighborhoods believing that God might want to use us in someone’s life or bring someone into ours?