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134 THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES Peter was staying, shows that heaven is acquainted with the history and business of men in every station of life. God is familiar with the experience and work of the humble laborer, as well as with that of the king upon his throne. ^^Send men to Joppa, and call for one Simon. Thus God gave evidence' of His regard for the gospel ministry and for His organized church. The angel was not commissioned to tell Cornelius the story of the cross. A man subject, even as the centurion himself, to human frailties and temptations, was to be the one to tell him of the crucified and risen Saviour. As His representatives among men, God does not choose angels who have never fallen, but human beings, men of like passions with those they seek to save. Christ took humanity that He might reach humanity. A divine-human Saviour was needed to bring salvation to the world. And to men and women has been committed the sacred trust of making known *Hhe unsearchable riches of Christ. In His wisdom the Lord brings those who are seeking for truth into touch with fellow-beings who know the truth. It is the plan of Heaven that those who have received light shall impart it to those in darkness. Humanity, drawing its efficiency from the great Source of wisdom, is made the instrumentality, the working agency, through which the gospel exercises its transforming power on mind and heart. Cornelius was gladly obedient lo the vision. When the angel had gone, the centurion "called two of his household servants, and a devout soldier of . ^Eph. 3:8.