Daily Devotions: Enemies Into Allies - June 19, 2026

Acts 11:4 (ESV) - “But Peter began and explained it to them in order.” In this episode of Daily Devotions, Pastor David Sumrall examines how Peter responded to criticism after sharing the gospel with Gentiles. Although Peter had obeyed God and seen people come to faith in Christ, some believers criticized him because his actions challenged long-held cultural traditions. The issue was not a violation of Scripture, but a departure from customary practices that many had grown comfortable with. Pastor Sumrall explains that believers will sometimes face criticism for doing what is right, especially when God's leading challenges established traditions or expectations. Peter’s response was neither defensive nor argumentative. Instead, he calmly and clearly explained what he had done, why he had done it, and the results that followed. This Daily Devotion reminds us that when faced with misunderstanding or unjust criticism, wisdom often requires patient explanation rather than conflict. ---- Don’t forget to like, subscribe to Cathedral of Praise TV https://www.youtube.com/c/cathedralofpraiseTV/?sub_confirmation=1,and hit the bell icon 🔔 to stay updated. Pastor David Sumrall and Sister Beverley Sumrall serve as the undershepherds of Cathedral of Praise—a Christian church dedicated to Jesus and His Word, with campuses across Metro Manila and branches worldwide. Learn more about Pastor David Sumrall: https://linktr.ee/davidsumrall Subscribe to Sister Beverley Sumrall’s Podcast: https://cathedralofpraisemanila.com.ph/podcasts/praise-moments/ Know more about Cathedral of Praise: https://linktr.ee/cathedralofpraise Listen to Bible Radio: https://linktr.ee/bible.radio Check out our music: https://linktr.ee/cathedralofpraisemusic Join the Daily Manna Feeding Program: https://www.facebook.com/COPDailyManna © 2025 Cathedral of Praise. All rights reserved. This video and its content are the property of Cathedral of Praise. Sharing is permitted only by linking to the original source. Unauthorized use, reproduction, modification, or distribution is strictly prohibited.