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John 9: \u00a0 Healing of the Man Born Blind<\/p>\n
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Acts 10:<\/p>\n
9\u00a0<\/sup>The next day, as they went on their journey and drew near the city, Peter went up on the housetop to pray, about the sixth hour. <\/span> 10\u00a0<\/sup>Then he became very hungry and wanted to eat; but while they made ready, he fell into a trance <\/span> 11\u00a0<\/sup>and saw heaven opened and an object like a great sheet bound at the four corners, descending to him and let down to the earth. <\/span> 12\u00a0<\/sup>In it were all kinds of four-footed animals of the earth, wild beasts, creeping things, and birds of the air. <\/span> 13\u00a0<\/sup>And a voice came to him, \u201cRise, Peter; kill and eat.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n 14\u00a0<\/sup>But Peter said, \u201cNot so, Lord! For I have never eaten anything common or unclean.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n 15\u00a0<\/sup>And a voice spoke<\/i> to him again the second time, \u201cWhat God has cleansed you must not call common.\u201d<\/span> <\/span> 16\u00a0<\/sup>This was done three times. And the object was taken up into heaven again.<\/span><\/p>\n 17\u00a0<\/sup>Now while Peter wondered within himself what this vision which he had seen meant, behold, the men who had been sent from Cornelius had made inquiry for Simon\u2019s house, and stood before the gate. <\/span> 18\u00a0<\/sup>And they called and asked whether Simon, whose surname was Peter, was lodging there.<\/span><\/p>\n 19\u00a0<\/sup>While Peter thought about the vision, the Spirit said to him, \u201cBehold, three men are seeking you. <\/span> 20\u00a0<\/sup>Arise therefore, go down and go with them, doubting nothing; for I have sent them.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Tuesday<\/p>\n 21\u00a0<\/sup>Then Peter went down to the men who had been sent to him from Cornelius,[b<\/a>]<\/sup> and said, \u201cYes, I am he whom you seek. For what reason have you come?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n 22\u00a0<\/sup>And they said, \u201cCornelius the<\/i> centurion, a just man, one who fears God and has a good reputation among all the nation of the Jews, was divinely instructed by a holy angel to summon you to his house, and to hear words from you.\u201d <\/span> 23\u00a0<\/sup>Then he invited them in and lodged them.<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n On the next day Peter went away with them, and some brethren from Joppa accompanied him.<\/span><\/p>\n 24\u00a0<\/sup>And the following day they entered Caesarea. Now Cornelius was waiting for them, and had called together his relatives and close friends. <\/span> 25\u00a0<\/sup>As Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him and fell down at his feet and worshiped him.<\/i> <\/span> 26\u00a0<\/sup>But Peter lifted him up, saying, \u201cStand up; I myself am also a man.\u201d <\/span> 27\u00a0<\/sup>And as he talked with him, he went in and found many who had come together. <\/span> 28\u00a0<\/sup>Then he said to them, \u201cYou 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. <\/span> 29\u00a0<\/sup>Therefore I came without objection as soon as I was sent for. I ask, then, for what reason have you sent for me?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n 30\u00a0<\/sup>So Cornelius said, \u201cFour days ago I was fasting until this hour; and at the ninth hour[c<\/a>]<\/sup> I prayed in my house, and behold, a man stood before me in bright clothing, <\/span> 31\u00a0<\/sup>and said, \u2018Cornelius, your prayer has been heard, and your alms are remembered in the sight of God. <\/span> 32\u00a0<\/sup>Send therefore to Joppa and call Simon here, whose surname is Peter. He is lodging in the house of Simon, a tanner, by the sea.[d<\/a>]<\/sup> When he comes, he will speak to you.\u2019 <\/span> 33\u00a0<\/sup>So I sent to you immediately, and you have done well to come. Now therefore, we are all present before God, to hear all the things commanded you by God.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Wednesday<\/p>\n 34\u00a0<\/sup>Then Peter opened his<\/i> mouth and said: \u201cIn truth I perceive that God shows no partiality. <\/span> 35\u00a0<\/sup>But in every nation whoever fears Him and works righteousness is accepted by Him. <\/span> 36\u00a0<\/sup>The word which God<\/i> sent to the children of Israel, preaching peace through Jesus Christ\u2014He is Lord of all\u2014 <\/span> 37\u00a0<\/sup>that word you know, which was proclaimed throughout all Judea, and began from Galilee after the baptism which John preached: <\/span> 38\u00a0<\/sup>how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him. <\/span> 39\u00a0<\/sup>And we are witnesses of all things which He did both in the land of the Jews and in Jerusalem, whom they[e<\/a>]<\/sup> killed by hanging on a tree. <\/span> 40\u00a0<\/sup>Him God raised up on the third day, and showed Him openly, <\/span> 41\u00a0<\/sup>not to all the people, but to witnesses chosen before by God, even<\/i> to us who ate and drank with Him after He arose from the dead. <\/span> 42\u00a0<\/sup>And He commanded us to preach to the people, and to testify that it is He who was ordained by God to be<\/i> Judge of the living and the dead. <\/span> 43\u00a0<\/sup>To Him all the prophets witness that, through His name, whoever believes in Him will receive remission of sins.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n 44\u00a0<\/sup>While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all those who heard the word. <\/span> 45\u00a0<\/sup>And those of the circumcision who believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out on the Gentiles also. <\/span> 46\u00a0<\/sup>For they heard them speak with tongues and magnify God.<\/span><\/p>\n Then Peter answered, <\/span> 47\u00a0<\/sup>\u201cCan anyone forbid water, that these should not be baptized who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have?<\/i>\u201d <\/span> 48\u00a0<\/sup>And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then they asked him to stay a few days.<\/span><\/p>\n Thursday<\/p>\n Acts 11:\u00a019\u00a0<\/sup>Now those who were scattered after the persecution that arose over Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to no one but the Jews only. <\/span> 20\u00a0<\/sup>But some of them were men from Cyprus and Cyrene, who, when they had come to Antioch, spoke to the Hellenists, preaching the Lord Jesus. <\/span> 21\u00a0<\/sup>And the hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number believed and turned to the Lord.<\/span><\/p>\n 22\u00a0<\/sup>Then news of these things came to the ears of the church in Jerusalem, and they sent out Barnabas to go as far as Antioch. <\/span> 23\u00a0<\/sup>When he came and had seen the grace of God, he was glad, and encouraged them all that with purpose of heart they should continue with the Lord. <\/span> 24\u00a0<\/sup>For he was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And a great many people were added to the Lord.<\/span><\/p>\n 25\u00a0<\/sup>Then Barnabas departed for Tarsus to seek Saul. <\/span> 26\u00a0<\/sup>And when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. So it was that for a whole year they assembled with the church and taught a great many people. And the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch.<\/span><\/p>\n Friday<\/p>\n 27\u00a0<\/sup>And in these days prophets came from Jerusalem to Antioch. <\/span> 28\u00a0<\/sup>Then one of them, named Agabus, stood up and showed by the Spirit that there was going to be a great famine throughout all the world, which also happened in the days of Claudius Caesar. <\/span> 29\u00a0<\/sup>Then the disciples, each according to his ability, determined to send relief to the brethren dwelling in Judea. <\/span> 30\u00a0<\/sup>This they also did, and sent it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul.<\/span><\/p>\n QUOTE:\u00a0“Everything starts from good thoughts. This is what elevates a person and changes him for the better. One must reach a point of being able to see all things in purity. It is as Christ said “Judge not according to the appearance but judge righteous judgment.” And having acquired this man can reach the point of seeing everything with spiritual eyes, not physical eyes. All things can be justified in the good sense of the term. We must be careful not to accept the Devil’s evil messages so as not to pollute the Temple of the Holy Spirit thereby banishing the Grace of God and bringing spiritual darkness to our soul. When the Holy Spirit sees our heart in purity He comes and dwells in us because He loves purity\u2026this is why He manifests Himself as a dove.” Elder Paisios<\/p>\n Saturday<\/p>\n Acts 12:<\/p>\n Now about that time Herod the king stretched out his<\/i> hand to harass some from the church. <\/span> 2\u00a0<\/sup>Then he killed James the brother of John with the sword. <\/span> 3\u00a0<\/sup>And because he saw that it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further to seize Peter also. Now it was during<\/i> the Days of Unleavened Bread. <\/span> 4\u00a0<\/sup>So when he had arrested him, he put him<\/i> in prison, and delivered him<\/i> to four squads of soldiers to keep him, intending to bring him before the people after Passover.<\/span><\/p>\n