Peter's Transformation

 But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth - Acts 1:8.

            Peter was transformed into a new man when the Holy Spirit was poured upon him. Earlier, Peter’s faith was very weak. When he walked on the water to go to Jesus, he was fearful as he saw the waves.  O you of little faith, why did you doubt? - Mathew 14:31. After he received the Holy Spirit, his faith became so great that he performed many miracles.  So that they brought the sick out into the streets and laid them on beds and couches, that at least the shadow of Peter passing by might fall on some of them - Acts 5:15.

           Earlier, Peter denied Jesus three times by cowardice. Then he began to curse and swear, saying, “I do not know the Man” - Mathew 26:74. Later Peter preached about Jesus very powerfully and boldly that about 3000 souls were added to the church. Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three thousand souls were added to them - Acts 2:41. Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new - 2 Corinthians 5:17.

             Peter who was so weak earlier was transformed into a powerful man as the Holy Spirit took control of him. Let us receive the power of the Holy Spirit for our life to be transformed into new. And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit - 2 Corinthians 3:18. The purpose of God in our life will be fulfilled when we become like Him.                                                   

PRAYER: Dear Lord, Transform us to become more like You. In Jesus name we pray. Amen.