Transformation
is a complete or major change in someone's or something's appearance, form,
etc. This process begins for us with the first step to salvation which is
repentance. Acts 3:19, “Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins
may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence
of the Lord;” This is only the beginning of our new life in Him and there are
still yet times of refreshing coming in the Body as Jesus reveals His purpose
in us.
Peter
was addressing the Jewish unbelievers regarding their rejection and crucifixion
of Jesus, their Messiah. This comes after the healing of the lame man at the
gate of the temple. The people marveled at this act. However, Peter said, you
did what you did through ignorance but God revealed His coming through the
mouth of the prophets and that Christ should suffer and die. Therefore repent
of your ignorance and sinful disobedience and be restored.
Through
this message, God was giving them another chance for redemption. Repentance is
not only a change of mind but a change of heart, a total transformation of the
spirit-man. Then and only then will Jesus Christ be manifest in us.
Romans 12:1, “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. 2And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.” May the transforming power of the Holy Spirit reveal the Lord Jesus Christ in us!
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