Do you ever wonder who the average middle-class Americans are? What exactly is the stereotype? Do we fit into a cookie cutter mold or are we real flesh and blood individualists? I recall the song "Little Boxes" from the 1960's music era. It pointed out the futility of living the suburbs lifestyle. Housing developments popped up in a multitude of areas following World War II and one of those eyesores spanned across a hillside not far from my home. Common people called it home.
Peter had a vivid vision and learned a valuable lesson on the common foods and people of his day. "Again, a second time, a voice said to him, 'What God has made clean, you must not call common (Acts 10:15 HCS)." The Father repeated His point three times. I, like Peter often need repeated reminders. He got the point. "Peter said to them, 'You know it's forbidden for a Jewish man to associate with or visit a foreigner. But God has shown me that I must not call any person common or unclean (Acts 10:28 HCS)." Common people need uncommon acceptance.
With God all things are possible! Published articles in Mature Living Magazine, Secret Place, Daily Devotionals for the Deaf, Light from the Word Daily Devotional. Available now in book store: FORGET-ME-NOT DAILY DEVOTIONAL http:/ebooks.faithwriters.com/ebook-details.php?id=520
