MARK 9 Transfigured means changed – it happened right before their eyes. Brighter than the brightest orbs that were placed in the skies. The brightness of His glory brings all men down to size – Yet He wants us transfigured by renewing our minds.
A voice from above, God is speaking to men – Calling them to listen, paying attention to Him. Bringing a message that forever changed them – We must listen whenever God speaks.
Elijah the prophet called a nation back to their God. Moses the greatest prophet and leader gave them God’s law. Three watchers, eyewitnesses of the glory of the Lord – And then – they saw Jesus only.
He had told them before He must suffer and die. Talking with two on the mount of what before Him did lie – He tells His disciples twice more it is drawing nigh – The time when He would suffer for sin.
A father came with a son out of control. Others had tried but could not make him whole. When one truly believes that all things God can do – Jesus does the impossible then.
When one wants to be first, God puts him last in line. The servant of all, God lifts up such a one. Receiving a child is like what must be done –
By one who is a servant of all.
A cup may seem small, but in Christ’s name it’s large. Giving to others small things is part of our charge. Those who do this will not lose their reward – When it is done in the name of Jesus.
Salt, by its nature gives taste and preserves. When its qualities are gone it is useless to serve. We must constantly maintain good salt in ourselves – To have something to give to others.
Peace is a blessing when it is in the ways of the Lord. Peace between us and God came at the price of Christ’s blood. Peace between believers is like a treasure to hoard – Let us always be found in the way of peace.
“O God of all grace, how powerful are the lessons learned when one walks with the Lord. From the mind to the walk; from listening to telling – it is required in stewards that a man be found faithful. I so want to be a faithful steward of all Thou hast given me. May I always do what I do in the name of Jesus. May I make it a point of having something to give to others, and may I always be found in the way of peace. I pray in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”