The Lord is awe-inspiring, fearsome, fascinating, intriguing, majestic, and full of splendor: breathtaking! Here is what I saw of him and what came to my heart and mind in Matthew 17:1-3,
"After six days Jesus took with him Peter, James and John the brother of James, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. There he was transfigured before 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."
What a spectacle! Jesus transforms into his glorious appearance! This glorious appearance was something that was shrouded from all who saw him during his earthy ministry two millenia ago. However, on one occasion, Jesus' "inner-circle", Peter, James and John, were allowed to witness the Son of God's in his glory. While in this state Moses and Elijah appeared and had a conversation with Jesus. Then a voice, the voice of God the father, spoke from a cloud, "This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased. Listen to him!" Matthew 17:5.
"After six days Jesus took with him Peter, James and John the brother of James, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. There he was transfigured before 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."
What a spectacle! Jesus transforms into his glorious appearance! This glorious appearance was something that was shrouded from all who saw him during his earthy ministry two millenia ago. However, on one occasion, Jesus' "inner-circle", Peter, James and John, were allowed to witness the Son of God's in his glory. While in this state Moses and Elijah appeared and had a conversation with Jesus. Then a voice, the voice of God the father, spoke from a cloud, "This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased. Listen to him!" Matthew 17:5.
At this, Peter, James and John fell face down to the ground in sheer terror! How might any of us react to such a spectacle? Breath-taking, terrifying, pure unadulterated amazement!
Far from the often lifeless, or, just as bad, theatrical productions often served up as "worship", the real things of God are astonishing, they are life-altering, breath-taking and stunning.
I am reminded the second coming of Christ will be the greatest of all events ever to be witnessed on planet earth. In a majestic, splendorous, fearful and stunning way, Jesus Christ will return to bring this age to a close and set up his kingdom from Jerusalem.
It matters not if we are Muslim, members of Wicca, Jews, atheists or agnostics. It doesn't matter if we are Catholics, Baptists or Presbyterians, we will all be stunned and amazed on that day! The Son of God will appear in all of his glory to take dominion over all the earth and place everything under himself!
What a glorious day that will be! What a glorious event to behold!
Anything of the Lord capture your heart from Scripture today? Share what moved you about him from your Bible reading today. I'd love to hear from you!
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Anything of the Lord capture your heart from Scripture today? Share what moved you about him from your Bible reading today. I'd love to hear from you!
If you have someone you would like to receive these ruminations, send me their email address. I'm happy to add them to the list. If you are receiving this and would like to be removed from the list, just respond and let me know.
Trevor Fisk
trevor.fisk@gmail.com
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