~~~ Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord ~~~
~~ Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14 ~~ Psalm 97 ~~
~~~ 2 Peter 1:16-19 ~~~ Matthew 17:1-9 ~~~
"This is my beloved Son, with whom
I am well pleased;
listen to him."
Both times recorded in the Bible where God
speaks words about Jesus we have witnesses.
During this mountain top transfiguration
Jesus brought three of his most trusted followers.
Peter, James, and John, they walked beside Jesus...
They were witnesses to his public ministry of healing.
They knew first hand of the power he had at his disposal...
power he shared in with God the Father.
The same God who spoke to Moses
on the mountain.
The same God who gave Moses the stone tablets.
The same God who spoke through the prophets.
The same God who called Moses to lead
his chosen people to the land of milk and honey.
speaks words about Jesus we have witnesses.
During this mountain top transfiguration
Jesus brought three of his most trusted followers.
Peter, James, and John, they walked beside Jesus...
They were witnesses to his public ministry of healing.
They knew first hand of the power he had at his disposal...
power he shared in with God the Father.
The same God who spoke to Moses
on the mountain.
The same God who gave Moses the stone tablets.
The same God who spoke through the prophets.
The same God who called Moses to lead
his chosen people to the land of milk and honey.
God brought Moses down to stand with Jesus
on the mountain to witness the transfigured glory of Jesus.
Moses and Elijah were given the privilege
to hear God speak about his Son, Jesus.
They did not have the opportunity to witness
God's power demonstrated on earth
through Jesus like the disciples present had.
In a way God was saying to Moses and Elijah...
now you see why your work was so critical.
Simultaneously God was saying to Peter, James and John...
now you have even more proof that your work must continue.
This Transfigured Glory of Jesus
transcends all time.
"Do not tell the vision to anyone
until the Son of Man has been raised from the dead."
We are not first hand witnesses,
but this incredible event has been passed down
to us so that we can pass it on to others.
on the mountain to witness the transfigured glory of Jesus.
Moses and Elijah were given the privilege
to hear God speak about his Son, Jesus.
They did not have the opportunity to witness
God's power demonstrated on earth
through Jesus like the disciples present had.
In a way God was saying to Moses and Elijah...
now you see why your work was so critical.
Simultaneously God was saying to Peter, James and John...
now you have even more proof that your work must continue.
This Transfigured Glory of Jesus
transcends all time.
"Do not tell the vision to anyone
until the Son of Man has been raised from the dead."
We are not first hand witnesses,
but this incredible event has been passed down
to us so that we can pass it on to others.
Seeing this Glory of Jesus
is what we believe Heaven has in store for us.
is what we believe Heaven has in store for us.
Jesus touches his disciples and dissolves their fears.
But Jesus came and touched them, saying,
"Rise, and do not be afraid."
I hope to have this experience one day
as I lay on my death bed.
But Jesus came and touched them, saying,
"Rise, and do not be afraid."
I hope to have this experience one day
as I lay on my death bed.
Seeing the Glory and hearing the voice of God
can indeed be frightening
unless you trust that Jesus will come to
calm you with his touch of peace.
can indeed be frightening
unless you trust that Jesus will come to
calm you with his touch of peace.
May the Transfigured Glory of Jesus
bring peace into the depths of your soul.
~~~Peace~~~
bring peace into the depths of your soul.
~~~Peace~~~
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