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All Things New for All

Peter was called by Jesus to drop his nets and become a fisher of men. There are lots of Peter sightings in the gospels, many of which we have walked through in the past few days of this reading plan. However, it’s in Acts when we see the real transformed Peter at work. He no longer has Jesus physically with him, but the Holy Spirit has come upon him and Peter is fishing for men.

God has used all the moments with Jesus to bring Peter to a deeper understanding of his love. Despite all the ups and downs and mistakes, God has done a new work in Peter and Peter can no longer keep it in. He can’t help but let the good news of Jesus flow into the lives of everyone he comes in contact with.

At the day of Pentecost, when there were mockers in the crowd once again, Peter courageously steps up and delivers the message of the gospel. Not just good news for the Jewish men, but for ALL who live in Israel; men, women, children, servants- Jesus came to make all things new for all! Peter uses the words of Joel and David to bring to life the miraculous work Jesus has done. He declares to all in the crowd why the good news is truly good news for them.

The people respond with repentance and baptism. The fisherman has become the fisher of men. The work that God has started in Peter is not done, but the transformation has become much more evident.

Reading: Acts 2:14-41

Reflective Questions:

1) When do you remember first seeing evidence of spiritual transformation in your own life? Did others see it? Do they see it today?

2) God is not done with your transformation. He daily wants to make us new. Are you allowing space to hear and sense the work God is doing in you every day?