S – While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit came down on all those who heard the message. ⁴⁵ The circumcised believers who had come with Peter were amazed because the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles

Acts 10:44–45 CSB

O – Commentary:

We here enter on an entirely new phase of the Christian Church, the “opening of the door of faith to the Gentiles”; in other words, the recognition of Gentile, on terms of perfect equality with Jewish, discipleship without the necessity of circumcision. Some beginnings appear to have been already made in this direction (see on Ac 11:20, 21); and Saul probably acted on this principle from the first, both in Arabia and in Syria and Cilicia. But had he been the prime mover in the admission of uncircumcised Gentiles into the Church, the Jewish party, who were never friendly to him, would have acquired such strength as to bring the Church to the verge of a disastrous schism. But on Peter, “the apostle” specially “of the circumcision,” was conferred the honor of initiating this great movement, as before of the first admission of Jewish believers. (See on Mt 16:19). After this, however, one who had already come upon the stage was to eclipse this “chiefest of the apostles.”

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

A – This was God’s plan all along.  He wanted all people to have access to a relationship with him.  All people would be in his church. It was like turning a big ship from the Old Testament beliefs to the New Testament understanding of relationship with God.  Jesus was the the sacrifice for our sins and the bridge from the Jewish nation to all mankind.  Peter was the ice breaker and Paul took it to another level.

R – Heavenly Father, we worship and surrender to you.  Thank you for loving each of us so that all of us can have a relationship with you.  Empower us with the Holy Spirit so we can demonstrate your love to others.