Read Matthew 17:1-13 – We begin with a great big WOW! Jesus takes Peter, James and John the brother of James up a high mountain and is transfigured before them. What an incredible thing for Jesus to share with them. “His face shone like the sun, and his clothes became as white as the light. Just then there appeared before them Moses and Elijah, talking with Jesus.” :2-3
Do your very best to imagine this moment. Are you awed like James and John, or do you feel compelled to say something like Peter did? One commentator pointed out that this was Jesus in his natural state… the remarkable thing was that he was able to look ordinary during his time on earth.
And just as they were beginning to grasp what they were seeing, things got even more awesome.
“While he was still speaking, a bright cloud enveloped them, and a voice from the cloud said, ‘This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased. Listen to him!’” :5
That was it; the disciples then fell face down in fear. The voice of God Almighty is overwhelming… We hear the expression, ‘fear of God’, and that is what these three experienced. They have been with Jesus and in the presence of supernatural miracles on a daily basis, yet the voice of God was more than they could imagine. They were overwhelmed. This is our Heavenly Father, our Holy LORD God Almighty and because of Jesus, we have the privilege of eternity with him.
Beloved, may you ponder the majesty of Lord Jesus today. May you hold on to the fact that Jesus came from heaven and humbled his glory because saving you was worth it to him. May gratitude lead your day.
Judy in the Sky 