Cornelius. A great example of faith, of not hiding his beliefs, of dedication to prayer. For some unspecified period of time he had prayed to God, and in Acts 10 that prayer was answered, and Peter was sent to educate him further. “God shows no partiality” – even battle hardened centurions are welcome to “receive forgiveness of sins.”
The ways of God are incomprehensible to us, as Solomon eloquently describes. Yet we know that God takes an interest in our lives. He knows what is best for us, and answers prayers accordingly.
Let’s work on following the example of Cornelius, to be known as someone that fears God and prays continuously.