God's Holy Fire: 'Helping Solve the Puzzle'

Sunday, May 31, 2026

Meanwhile, as Peter was puzzling over the vision, the Holy Spirit said to him, "Three men have come looking for you."
— Acts 10:19 NLT

Key Thought

Peter wants to know the meaning of his vision - read Acts 10 for the details of that vision. What he learns about the vision is shocking for him. But, the key to unraveling the mystery of the vision is that the Holy Spirit is getting Peter to help reach the ends of the earth with God's good message of grace. Jesus had given this evangelistic commission to his followers (Luke 24:45-47) and promised that his followers would fulfill the commission (Acts 1:8). In Peter's vision, along with the spiritual guidance that follows the vision, the Holy Spirit gives very specific directions to Peter to take the gospel to Gentiles. And if our hearts are sensitive to the Spirit, then we will be drawn to reach out to the nations as well!

Today's Prayer

O Father in heaven, may your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Convict me, O God, through the Holy Spirit's influence, that the world needs to know Jesus. Propel me by the power of the Holy Spirit to share the message of Jesus. Equip me through the gifts the Holy Spirit gives to be effective in reaching out to others around me. In Jesus name, I pray. Amen.

Have thoughts on this devotional? Leave a comment

2 Related Resources by Heartlight

God-incidences
Devo: Unstoppable!
"Peter was very perplexed [when told in his vision to eat unclean things]. What could the vision mean? Just then the men sent by Cornelius found..."
Making My Grace for All Clear
Devo: A Year with Jesus
"Dear Child of God, As I have shared with you before, I want all people saved and brought into My family of grace. I don't want any distinctions to..."

Illustration

Illustration of Acts 10:19 NLT — Meanwhile, as Peter was puzzling over the vision, the Holy Spirit said to him, "Three men have come looking for you."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Sunday, May 31, 2026

Praying with Paul
Features the apostle Paul's writings turned into daily, powerful prayers.
'Relying on God' (2 Co. 11:29-31)
"Dear Father, almighty God, "Who is weak, and I am not weak? Who is made to fall, and I am not indignant? If I must boast, I will boast of the things...."
Unstoppable!
A one-year devotional guide through the book of Acts.
'God's Timing and Guidance' (Acts 11:11)
"[Peter continued explaining what happened with Cornelius, saying:] "Just then three men who had been sent from Caesarea arrived at the house where we..."
A Year with Jesus
A devotional to help reclaim Jesus as the daily Lord of our lives.
'Listening for My Call'
"Dear Precious Disciple, To truly worship Me as Lord you must offer yourself to Me heart, soul, mind, and strength (Mark 12:28-31). Your worship..."
What Jesus Did!
A daily guide from the gospels that challenges readers to live for Jesus.
'Freed Completely' (Jn. 8:35-36)
"[Jesus continued his reply to the Jews,] "A slave is not a permanent member of the family, but a son is part of the family forever. So if the Son sets..."

About This Devotional

God's Holy Fire is a daily devotional about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.

The Thoughts and Prayer for God's Holy Fire are written by Phil Ware.

Scripture quotations marked (NIV) are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide.
Scripture quotations marked MESSAGE are taken from THE MESSAGE, copyright © 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2000, 2001, 2002 by Eugene H. Peterson. Used by permission of NavPress. All rights reserved. Represented by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.

More God's Holy Fire

Translations