The Holy Spirit Falls

Scripture:
While Peter was saying these things, the Holy Spirit fell on all who heard the word. (Acts 10:44)

Observation:
This was the first time the Holy Spirit had fallen on "Gentiles". Peter was in the middle of sharing the gospel with this family, and while he was still talking, the Holy Spirit fell on all who heard the word. Peter was explaining how Jesus came and and performed miracles and about his death and resurrection.

This is what Peter said:
"They put him to death by hanging him on a tree, but God raised him on the third day and made him to appear, not to all people but to us who had been chosen by God as witnesses, who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead." (Acts 10:39-41)

Application:
This power that fell upon the Gentiles came as a result of hearing the word! The gospel of Jesus Christ has power! When the gospel of Jesus Christ is proclaimed, the Holy Spirit is present to regenerate the hearts of people. They didn't repeat a prayer or come forward in an altar call, no! They heard the gospel message preached!

Romans 1:16
For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.

Prayer:
Dear Lord, Thank you for the gospel and the power of the Holy Spirit! Thank you for the miracle of the new birth. Thank you for Jesus Christ, my Lord and Savior! Help me to reach the lost. In Jesus name, Amen!