Yes,the title changed to just *Be Like Peter.* I searched&searched but could find nothing against Peter after Jesus ascended&the Holy Spirit came upon him all in Acts( _ooh Antwi Peter,Ma f3re o,Peter y3 ����_)
Let's go into them:
*Be like Peter after Jesus ascended because he showed great Leadership*
With no Child's play&extremism, even before the Holy Spirit came, we saw Peter in Acts 1:12-,leading the disciples&group of people about the direction of the Apostles&Judas'replacement. Mind you, this was after engaging in constant prayer.
He was straight to the point,focused& purposeful.
Other marks of leadership shown was in Acts 2:14 where again he addressed a crowd about God, salvation& the Holy Spirit.
I must say this runs throughout his ministry. *Beloved as a leader,Be like Peter here.*
*Be like Peter for your life can be full of healing&miracles*
Oh yes,it's possible. I'm writing this speaking to myself. I'm sure at a point Peter marveled at what God did through him as his shadow could even heal.(Acts5:15) Peter marveled in Acts 10:34 as God miraculously used him to find&save Cornelius.
My personal testimony was during NUBS-SHOP evangelism in the Northern Region (Bogni) where God used my group to win the soul of the local deity. It was a wonder to me.
Healings&miracles are very scarce now because *we've all* not availed ourselves fully to God&his Holy Spirit. We're caught up in this world&its entanglements.
*Be like Peter for your life can be full of healing&miracles*
*Also,Be Like Peter& live everyday of your life witnessing& winning souls.*
Beloved,you don't need to be an evangelist to do this.Every christian has that mandate as in Matt.28.
Once again,the total ministry of Peter after Jesus ascended equated to Winning souls.It cut across every single aspect of his life.(Acts 3:19,10:1-)
It was a hard terrain at the time too amidst all the persecution. A Peter who couldn't stand in front of a young girl denying Christ 3 times endured the Sanhedrin&Prison. The determining factor is *The Holy Spirit*
You also have the Spirit inside you. *Be like Peter by living each day witnessing/winning to a soul through the many means.*
*Again,Be like Peter just because of this- THE HOLY SPIRIT*
The pivot of Peter's ministry was all about the HOLY SPIRIT. If Peter changed from who he was-his fears,weaknesses,denials et al; it was all due to the *Holy Spirit.* Every step Peter took was ordered by the Spirit.No wonder he led many to receive the Holy Spirit&the outpouring. And indeed,he was sought after everywhere.(Acts chapters- 5,9,11,15)
We are blessed&have Power not just because the Holy Spirit is upon us but also in us. Why are we living as powerless Chrisians? Simply, Let's dedicate or rededicate our lives to God allowing his Spirit to lead us in all you do. *BE LIKE PETER.*
*SO I SAY, ENDING:*
*JUST BE LIKE PETER HERE...(Under the Be like...Don't be Like Series)*
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