Peter’s Powerful Turnaround
Through Peter’s powerful turnaround, discover how the Holy Spirit transforms weakness into courage and prepares you for God’s call.
“Suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house … they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance.”—Acts 2:2–4
Impetuous Peter—always a man of action, quick to make promises. But he faced reality after he denied Jesus three times. Instead of being bold, he had run away in fear.
Knowing he had denied his Master, Peter must have felt like a real failure. But Jesus knew Peter had fallen short because he depended on his flesh. He needed the Holy Spirit!
After His resurrection, Jesus commanded Peter and the other disciples to wait in Jerusalem “for the promise of the Father”—to “be baptized with the Holy Spirit” (Acts 1:4–5). Questions must have flooded Peter’s mind. Why did they have to wait? We can imagine how much he wanted to do something. But, obeying Jesus, he and the others waited.
When the Day of Pentecost came, they were waiting in one place, united, seeking God. Then, without warning, everything changed for Peter and the early church as they were filled with the Holy Spirit. Suddenly, the waiting must have made sense as they were baptized into a new dimension of power. They had acted according to God’s timetable, and now they were equipped and ready for ministry.
Today, God still changes lives through His Spirit. Surrender your life to Him. Seek Him. Wait on Him. Listen to His voice. Seek unity with other believers. Be filled with the Holy Spirit and follow His leading. Prepare to be used by God!
Reflection Question: How is the Holy Spirit prompting a turnaround in your life?
Prayer
Holy Spirit, I seek to move according to Your will. I wait on You. Use me to spread the Gospel and impact lives. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Today's Bible Reading
Acts 2
Prayer
Holy Spirit, I seek to move according to Your will. I wait on You. Use me to spread the Gospel and impact lives. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Today's Bible Reading
Acts 2
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