{"id":4752,"date":"2015-04-27T14:32:44","date_gmt":"2015-04-27T19:32:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.patheos.com\/blogs\/jimerwin\/?p=4752"},"modified":"2018-06-15T10:33:39","modified_gmt":"2018-06-15T15:33:39","slug":"acts-101-48-five-keys-to-making-a-difference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.patheos.com\/blogs\/jimerwin\/2015\/04\/27\/acts-101-48-five-keys-to-making-a-difference\/","title":{"rendered":"Acts 10:1-48 Five Keys to Making a Difference"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><head><meta http-equiv=\"content-type\" content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\"><meta http-equiv=\"content-type\" content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\"><\/head><body><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0Acts 10:1-48 Five Keys to Making a Difference<\/h2>\n<p>Acts 10:1-48 Five Keys to Making a Difference is a sermon on how a Christian can influence the world. They need to be able to influence the world and not the other way around.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\u201cOnce upon a time, there was a wise man who used to go to the ocean to do his writing. He had a habit of walking on the beach before he began his work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">One day, as he was walking along the shore, he looked down the beach and saw a human figure moving like a dancer. He smiled to himself at the thought of someone who would dance to the day, and so, he walked faster to catch up.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">As he got closer, he noticed that the figure was that of a young man, and that what he was doing was not dancing at all. The young man was reaching down to the shore, picking up small objects, and throwing them into the ocean.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">He came closer still and called out \u201cGood morning! May I ask what it is that you are doing?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The young man paused, looked up, and replied \u201cThrowing starfish into the ocean.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\u201cI must ask, then, why are you throwing starfish into the ocean?\u201d asked the somewhat startled wise man.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">To this, the young man replied, \u201cThe sun is up and the tide is going out. If I don\u2019t throw them in, they\u2019ll die.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Upon hearing this, the wise man commented, \u201cBut, young man, do you not realize that there are miles and miles of beach and there are starfish all along every mile? You can\u2019t possibly make a difference!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">At this, the young man bent down, picked up yet another starfish, and threw it into the ocean. As it met the water, he said, <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\u201cIt made a difference for that one.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\u2015 <a class=\"zem_slink decorated-link\" title=\"Loren Eiseley\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Loren_Eiseley\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Loren Eiseley<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">The first key to making a difference in the world is to walk closely with God. Each starts with the letters that form the word WORLD.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong><em><span class=\"s2\">W<\/span><\/em><span class=\"s1\">alk closely with God (Acts 10:1-4, Acts 10:9)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\u201c<i>There was a man in Caesarea named Cornelius, a centurion of what was called the Italian Regiment. He was a devout man and feared God along with his whole household. He did many charitable deeds for the Jewish people and always prayed to God. About three in the afternoon he distinctly saw in a vision an angel of God who came in and said to him, \u201cCornelius!\u201d Looking intently at him, he became afraid and said, \u201cWhat is it, lord?\u201d The angel told him, \u201cYour prayers and your acts of charity have come up as a memorial offering before God.<\/i>\u201d (Acts 10:1\u20134, HCSB)<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\u201c<i>The next day, as they were traveling and nearing the city, <a class=\"zem_slink decorated-link\" title=\"Saint Peter\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Saint_Peter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Peter<\/a> went up to pray on the housetop about noon.<\/i>\u201d (Acts 10:9, HCSB)<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The text carefully reports on the quality of the spiritual life of Cornelius and the explicit time of prayer of both Cornelius and Peter. Both were devout men, apparently with a regular, consistent habit of walking with God, praying to God, and expecting God to work in their lives. The reason they both were involved in the work of God \u2013 Cornelius as the first genuine Gentile convert; Peter as the human instrument in opening the door to the <a class=\"zem_slink decorated-link\" title=\"Gentile\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Gentile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Gentiles<\/a> \u2013 was that they were both in the habit of walking with, talking to, and hearing from God on a regular basis. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The second key to making a difference in the world is to obey God. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong><em><span class=\"s2\">O<\/span><\/em><span class=\"s1\">bey God (Acts 10:8, Acts 10:23-25, Acts 10:28-29)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\u201c<i>After explaining everything to them, he sent them to Joppa.<\/i>\u201d (Acts 10:8, HCSB)<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\u201c<i>Peter then invited them in and gave them lodging. The next day he got up and set out with them, and some of the brothers from Joppa went with him. The following day he entered Caesarea. Now Cornelius was expecting them and had called together his relatives and close friends. When Peter entered, Cornelius met him, fell at his feet, and worshiped him.<\/i>\u201d (Acts 10:23\u201325, HCSB)<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\u201c<i>Peter said to them, \u201cYou know it\u2019s forbidden for a Jewish man to associate with or visit a foreigner. But God has shown me that I must not call any person common or unclean. That\u2019s why I came without any objection when I was sent for. So I ask: Why did you send for me?\u201d<\/i>\u201d (Acts 10:28\u201329, HCSB)<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">A predisposition to obedience that comes from the deep relationship with God marked both these men. Cornelius got \u201cfound,\u201d and Peter had the privilege of finding him because they responded positively to God\u2019s command. We will not be involved in real world change if we have a predisposition to disobey. To be habitually disobedient is to be habitually useless for the real work of God <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">At this point, one must see that you have to spend time with God in order to reach out to others. You see, the world is going to try to reach out to you and change you. This is what Paul says:<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\u201c<i>Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may discern what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.<\/i>\u201d (Romans 12:2, HCSB)<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">You have to discern from God first what it is He wants. In the meantime, the world as a system is trying to conform you. They will tell you that what the Bible says is not true. Give in to peer pressure. Do what we think is right. Be tolerant of other beliefs. Don\u2019t listen to the hypocrites in the church. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">In order to reach others and make a difference, you have to let God lead you. You won\u2019t make a significant, eternal difference all on your own. You need God\u2019s help. And He is there to help you. Out of the relationship well which God nourishes you, then you reach out to other people. If you don\u2019t have that ongoing personal devotional intimate time with God, the world will influence you. However, if you are walking with God and obeying Him, then you will see that He will give you the strength to reach out to those who need God. He will use you to make a difference in other peoples\u2019 lives. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">So we transition from the influence God has in our lives to how He uses us to make a difference in the lives of others. The third key to making a difference is to reach out to people outside your comfort zone. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong><em><span class=\"s2\">R<\/span><\/em><span class=\"s1\">each out to people outside your comfort zone (Acts 10:5-6, Acts 10:20,25, Acts 10:28)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\u201c<i>Now send men to Joppa and call for Simon, who is also named Peter. He is lodging with Simon, a tanner, whose house is by the sea.\u201d<\/i>\u201d (Acts 10:5\u20136, HCSB)<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\u201c<i>Get up, go downstairs, and accompany them with no doubts at all, because I have sent them.\u201d<\/i>\u201d (Acts 10:20, HCSB)<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\u201c<i>When Peter entered, Cornelius met him, fell at his feet, and worshiped him.<\/i>\u201d (Acts 10:25, HCSB)<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\u201c<i>Peter said to them, \u201cYou know it\u2019s forbidden for a Jewish man to associate with or visit a foreigner. But God has shown me that I must not call any person common or unclean.<\/i>\u201d (Acts 10:28, HCSB)<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">It is hard to feel what Peter would have felt about moving into the Gentile world. He was going against that with his move to Lydda, then Joppa, then to the leatherworker\u2019s house, and certainly with Cornelius. The Jewish part of him would balk at every turn, every doorstep, every meal. But Per understood the Great Commission and was committed to spreading the Word to whomever God was calling. How ready do you move outside of the confines of your safe relationships? That\u2019s where the lost are and where God wants us to be. The fourth key to making a difference is to look for those God is reaching or softening. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong><em><span class=\"s2\">L<\/span><\/em><span class=\"s1\">ook for those God is reaching or softening (Acts 10:19, Acts 10:22-23)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\u201c<i>While Peter was thinking about the vision, the Spirit told him, \u201cThree men are here looking for you.<\/i>\u201d (Acts 10:19, HCSB)<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\u201c<i>They said, \u201cCornelius, a centurion, an upright and God-fearing man, who has a good reputation with the whole Jewish nation, was divinely directed by a holy angel to call you to his house and to hear a message from you.\u201d Peter then invited them in and gave them lodging. The next day he got up and set out with them, and some of the brothers from Joppa went with him.<\/i>\u201d (Acts 10:22\u201323, HCSB)<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">This constant theme in Acts shows that God is working, and we must find out where and with whom, and get in on it. God sends people our way. God leads us to people whom He wants us to share the Gospel. God can also give us divine appointments when He will use us personally as His vessels to share the Gospel. The fifth key to making a difference is to disregard the criticism. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong><em><span class=\"s2\">D<\/span><\/em><span class=\"s1\">isregard the criticism (Acts 10:13-14, Acts 10:20, Acts 10:28)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\u201c<i>Then a voice said to him, \u201cGet up, Peter; kill and eat!\u201d \u201cNo, Lord!\u201d Peter said. \u201cFor I have never eaten anything common and ritually unclean!\u201d<\/i>\u201d (Acts 10:13\u201314, HCSB)<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\u201c<i>Get up, go downstairs, and accompany them with no doubts at all, because I have sent them.\u201d<\/i>\u201d (Acts 10:20, HCSB)<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\u201c<i>Peter said to them, \u201cYou know it\u2019s forbidden for a Jewish man to associate with or visit a foreigner. But God has shown me that I must not call any person common or unclean.<\/i>\u201d (Acts 10:28, HCSB)<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Look at this quote: Don\u2019t mind the criticism. If it is untrue, disregard it. If it unfair, keep from irritation. If it is ignorant, smile. If it is justified, learn from it. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">I thought this quote was appropriate for today\u2019s sermon. People are going to be resistant to what God wants you to do. Jewish culture was resistant. Peter himself was resistant. The church was resistant, critical, skeptical. But Peter, Cornelius, Peter\u2019s traveling companions, and ultimately the church itself overcame the resistance to be a part of what God wanted to do. God was moving, spreading his message by softening and wooing hearts, by awakening souls. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">You might even be resistant to what God wants you to do. 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