Daily Bible Plan – Acts of the Apostels 10

23. February 2026

Devotion by Reverend Joseph Antwi

Theme: Raising Spirit-Filled Disciples

Before reading this devotion try and read the whole chapter of Acts 10:1-48 and catch the revelation.

🔥 Devotion

Acts 10:1–48 (NKJV) is a powerful blueprint for raising Spirit-filled disciples. It shows us how God prepares hearts, corrects mindsets, and pours out His Spirit on those who are ready.

This portion of Scripture shows us clearly the two main characters — Peter and Cornelius. We all know that this centurion was a man of authority. I am not sure whether he is the same centurion in the Gospels whom Jesus commended for his great faith concerning his servant (see Gospel of Matthew 8). I do not really know whether he is the same person; he could be or he could not be. But what moves me deeply is this: here was a Gentile called Cornelius who feared God, loved God, gave alms, and prayed continually. His righteous acts caught heaven’s attention.

It could be that we have unbelievers out there who give alms, who fear God in a general way, who even pray — yet they have not encountered Jesus Christ personally. They have not encountered the Holy Spirit. That was Cornelius’ case. Scripture says:

“A devout man and one who feared God with all his household, who gave alms generously to the people, and prayed to God always.” (Acts 10:2, NKJV)

And the angel declared:

“Your prayers and your alms have come up for a memorial before God.” (Acts 10:4, NKJV)

Devotion attracts divine visitation. But visitation must lead to revelation — and revelation must lead to the infilling of the Holy Spirit.

At the same time, Peter was praying and became hungry. He fell into a trance and received a vision. This also shows us the power of the prophetic. Spirit-filled disciples see visions. They dream dreams. God opens our spiritual eyes and sharpens our discernment so that we can tap into divine assignments. Sometimes it comes through a trance. Sometimes it is an inner spiritual picture. And often, when you step out, there is confirmation. Anytime there is confirmation, you know the Holy Spirit is at work.

Peter saw the sheet with the four-footed animals and heard:

“What God has cleansed you must not call common.” (Acts 10:15, NKJV)

He initially tried to respond religiously — “I have never eaten anything common or unclean.” But God was correcting his mindset. How often do we hold on to rituals — abstaining from certain foods or practices — thinking that this alone makes us spiritual? Yet the Lord was teaching Peter not to call unclean what God has sanctified. God even used food and animals — almost with a sense of divine humor — to communicate a deeper truth: He had cleansed people Peter once considered unclean.

Peter did not fully understand the vision at first. Meanwhile, Cornelius had also received a vision of an angel. Remember, the Holy Spirit had not yet fallen on him. Angels are messengers who bring instructions. But the Holy Spirit is the very breath of God — the nature of God — God Himself communicating and indwelling us. For Cornelius to enter full divine alignment, he needed the Holy Spirit.

What is powerful here is this: the angel could have done everything. The angel could have imparted something directly. But Cornelius still needed a man. He needed Peter — the apostle, the shepherd, the leader. Why? Because you cannot override spiritual order and expect spiritual fruit.

Despite Cornelius’ governmental authority and position, he had to humble himself and send for Peter. And prophetically, the Spirit told Peter:

“Arise therefore, go down and go with them, doubting nothing; for I have sent them.” (Acts 10:20, NKJV)

May we enter this dimension where God speaks, and we already have divine assurance that wherever we go, He is with us.

When Peter arrived, Cornelius gathered his household and declared:

“Now therefore, we are all present before God, to hear all the things commanded you by God.” (Acts 10:33, NKJV)

This is the posture that invites the Holy Spirit.

And while Peter was still preaching:

“The Holy Spirit fell upon all those who heard the word.” (Acts 10:44, NKJV)

Notice — the Spirit fell while the Word was being preached. The Holy Spirit can fall during preaching. He can fall during worship. He can fall during prayer. It is not only through the laying on of hands. When a heart is ready, the Spirit can come at any moment.

Because Cornelius’ heart was open, he received before hands were laid on him. And how did they know?

“For they heard them speak with tongues and magnify God.” (Acts 10:46, NKJV)

Tongues were the manifestation of the Spirit’s arrival.

For a Gentile to come fully into salvation, he needed to hear about Jesus and receive the Holy Spirit. Being a good person is not good enough. I pray that every good person in our city — those who give, those who fear God in some way — will encounter Jesus and be filled with the Holy Spirit.

God revealed the vision to a Gentile and confirmed it to the man of God. The entire household was filled, baptized (v.48), and great joy came.

This reminds me of Book of Joel 2:28:

“And it shall come to pass afterward

That I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh;

Your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,

Your old men shall dream dreams,

Your young men shall see visions.”

Visions are necessary for our Christian walk. If we lack insight, we must ask the Holy Spirit daily to reveal Himself and not hide any assignment from us.

Whether you are a ministry leader, YCL, officer, pastor, pastor’s wife, priest, deacon, bishop — whatever your title may be — the manifestation of the Holy Spirit is necessary for us to complete our race.

As you have your chair time, go through the passage. Underline what speaks to you. Let us have a wonderful prayer and devotion time today.

And do not forget: on Wednesday we begin our fasting and prayer from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., with lunch prayers from 12:00 to 12:14 noon. Wednesday evening we gather in person for our Prayer Factory prophetic prayer night. On Friday, we go to Luzern to pray and call forth revival.

May we become Spirit-filled disciples.

May we gain access to the spiritual and the supernatural — just as it happened to Cornelius through Peter.

Shalom

Rev Joseph Antwi

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