In Acts 10:41, we read, “He was not seen by all the people, but by witnesses chosen before by God, even by us who ate and drank with Him after He arose from the dead.” These words remind us that God chose specific people to be witnesses of the risen Christ.

I believe that God has also chosen you and me to be His witnesses today. Just as the early disciples were called to testify of the greatness of God, we too have been chosen to declare what we have seen and experienced of His transforming power.

As a believer, you stand alongside Peter, Paul, and all the others in the early Church. You are a witness to the power of God to change lives. You have been redeemed by the precious blood of Christ, shed for you on the cross. You have experienced the miracle of salvation and have a testimony of what Jesus has done in your life.

Then, in Acts 11, Peter recalls the words of the Lord: “John indeed baptised with water, but you shall be baptised with the Holy Spirit.” He continues, “If therefore God gave them the same gift as He gave us when we believed on the Lord Jesus Christ, who was I that I could withstand God?”

These verses make it clear that God Himself was leading Peter. In verse 12, Peter says, “The Spirit told me to go with them, doubting nothing.” Peter was not acting according to human reasoning or personal preference; he was responding to the direction of the Holy Spirit. This is the same calling for every believer today: to listen to the Spirit, obey His leading, and become faithful witnesses of Jesus Christ.

Being Chosen as a Witness of Christ: A Devotional Guide on Acts 10 & 11

In Acts 10:41, the Apostle Peter highlights a key truth regarding the resurrection:

“He was not seen by all the people, but by witnesses chosen before by God, even by us who ate and drank with Him after He arose from the dead.”

God chose specific witnesses to testify to the risen Christ. Today, every believer in Jesus Christ is called and appointed as a witness to declare God’s transforming power.

Key Takeaways: What Acts 10 and 11 Teach Believers Today

Divinely Appointed Witnesses: Just as God selected early disciples like Peter and Paul to testify of the resurrection, He appoints modern believers to witness to His redemption.
The Power of Personal Testimony: Believers are saved by the blood of Christ and equipped with personal experiences of God’s miracle of salvation.
Baptism in the Holy Spirit: As promised in Acts 11:16, God equips His witnesses through the baptism and empowering of the Holy Spirit.
Obedience to the Spirit: Effective Christian witness requires listening to the Holy Spirit and acting without hesitation, as Peter did in Acts 11:12 ("The Spirit told me to go with them, doubting nothing").

1. You Are Chosen to Be a Witness for Christ

In the early Church, the resurrection was not a theoretical idea – it was an eyewitness reality. Peter, Paul, and the early disciples ate, drank, and walked with the risen Lord.

As a contemporary believer, you stand alongside the early Church. Having been redeemed by the precious blood of Jesus shed on the cross, you have experienced the miracle of salvation firsthand. Your life is proof of His transforming power, making you a vital witness to the world today.

2. Led and Empowered by the Holy Spirit

True witnessing cannot rely on human reasoning or personal preference. In Acts 11:15–17, Peter recalls Jesus’ promise:

“John indeed baptised with water, but you shall be baptised with the Holy Spirit.”

Peter recognised that the salvation of the Gentiles was entirely God's doing: "If therefore God gave them the same gift as He gave us when we believed on the Lord Jesus Christ, who was I that I could withstand God?"

When Peter ministered, he followed divine direction: “The Spirit told me to go with them, doubting nothing” (Acts 11:12).

3. How to Live as a Faithful Witness Today

Living as a Spirit-led witness involves three core actions:

Listen to the Holy Spirit: Set aside human wisdom and seek the Spirit’s guidance daily in prayer and Scripture.
Obey Without Doubting: Follow promptings to share the Gospel or serve others, leaving personal bias or hesitation behind.
Share Your Personal Testimony: Declare what Jesus has done in your life, pointing others to the cross and the power of His resurrection.