Together in Christ: 'No Favoritism; Jesus Is Lord of All' — Acts 10:34-36

Saturday, August 30, 2025

Then Peter replied, "I see very clearly that God shows no favoritism. In every nation he accepts those who fear him and do what is right. This is the message of Good News for the people of Israel — that there is peace with God through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all."
— Acts 10:34-36 NLT

Key Thought

One of the repeated themes in the Gospel of Luke and the book of Acts is God's love and desire to bring all people into His family. Jesus had given His disciples a mission to reach people "everywhere - in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth," [1] reaching people in "all the nations" [2] with the Good News. Jesus came because God loves all people in the world and wants them to come to Him in repentance. [3] God had sent His Son to win the hearts and to be Lord of all people. God determined that true peace between Himself and humanity would be found in Jesus. God does not show favoritism based on race, language, nationality, or any other characteristic, so all people are invited to believe in Jesus and find peace with God. In His earthly ministry, Jesus demonstrated God's love for all people. The early church grew into this understanding as the Holy Spirit [4] led them to include all people in the church. God's work in human history has as its goal this glorious hope:

After this I saw a vast crowd, too great to count, from every nation and tribe and people and language, standing in front of the throne and before the Lamb. They were clothed in white robes and held palm branches in their hands. And they were shouting with a great roar,
 
"Salvation comes from our God who sits on the throne and from the Lamb!" [5]

Our goal as Jesus' disciples is to make the reality of heaven our reality in Jesus' church on earth. We should love, welcome, and fellowship all who call on the name of the Lord for salvation! We must include all people in our spiritual family of grace. This is Jesus' mission for us. [6]

[1] Acts 1:8.
[2] Luke 24:47.
[3] John 3:16-17 and Acts 17:24-20.
[4] Acts 1:8, 2:38-39.
[5] Revelation 7:9-10.
[6] Matthew 28:18-20 and Ephesians 2:14-18.

Today's Prayer

Almighty God and loving Father, help our fellowship of believers reflect Your heart to reach all people with the message of Your grace given to us in Christ Jesus. We pray this in His name. Amen.

Related Scripture Readings

  • Matthew 28:18-20; Luke 24:42-49
  • Ephesians 2:1-22

Have thoughts on this devotional? Leave a comment

5 Related Resources by Heartlight

God's Grace Is for Everyone!
Devo: Unstoppable!
"[When Cornelius told Peter about his vision instructing him to send for Peter,] Peter replied, "I see very clearly that God shows no favoritism. In....."
You Need to Know Jesus!
Devo: Unstoppable!
"[Peter continued his reply to Cornelius and the others with him:] "In every nation [God] accepts those who fear him and do what is right. This is the..."
Anointed with Holy Spirit Power
Devo: God's Holy Fire
"[Peter, to Cornelius and his relatives and friends:] "This is the message of Good News for the people of Israel — that there is peace with God through..."
Challenging, But Joyous Fellowship
Devo: A Year with Jesus
"Dear Child of the King, You are royalty. However, your royal lineage is not established by your race, your culture, your language, your education, or..."
See All 5 Related Resources about Acts 10:34-36

Illustration

Illustration of Acts 10:34-36 NLT — Then Peter replied, "I see very clearly that God shows no favoritism. In every nation he accepts those who fear him and do what is right. This is the message of Good News for the people of Israel — that there is peace with God through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Saturday, August 30, 2025

Daily Wisdom
A daily devotional featuring wise counsel found in Scripture.
Matthew 6:6
"But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you."
Unstoppable!
A one-year devotional guide through the book of Acts.
'These Chains Won't Hold' (Acts 12:6-7)
"The night before Peter was to be placed on trial, he was asleep, fastened with two chains between two soldiers. Others stood guard at the prison..."
Today's Verse
A daily devotional featuring a Bible verse, thought and prayer.
Proverbs 31:10
"A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies."
Quotemeal
A daily dose of Christian quotes to inspire and encourage.
Quote by Rossetti:
"Obedience is the fruit of faith; patience, the bloom on the fruit."

About This Devotional

Together in Christ is a daily devotional that focuses on what Scripture teaches about godly living in relationships.

'Together in Christ' is written by Phil Ware.

Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright ©1996, 2004, 2007, 2013, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.

More Together in Christ