Related commentaries – Vision

God’s Message to Peter through a Vision – Acts 10:9 – 10:22

Contradiction of “Not so, Lord”

A young believer facing the choice of obeying the call of God to the mission field or to continue in a rewarding and comfortable business position once consulted a veteran missionary. He explained how clearly God had called and yet how hard it was to make the choice to go. The missionary opened his Bible to Acts 10:9-20 and pointed out Peter’s words, “Not so, Lord.” “You cannot say that” the veteran missionary explained. “It is either ‘not so’ or it is ‘Lord.’ The two words put together are a contradiction in terms. You cannot have it both ways.” (Source Unknown).