Please Read Luke 9:28-36
As we follow the drama of the life of Jesus as it is recorded in the Gospels, we come to an event that is wrapped in mystery…and yet the meaning and significance for Jesus is clear.
Luke gives us the clue as to why Jesus made the climb up the lonely mountain slope. He tells us that Jesus was praying (v.29). At this time He was on the way to the cross. Of that He was quite sure and yet He, as always, wanted to be absolutely sure that it was His Father’s will. It was there and then that He experienced a glorious encounter.
Appearing also in “glory” were Moses and Elijah. Having come from the presence of God, they bore the reflection of His splendor. Moses represented the Law; and Elijah the prophets---writings that Jesus had come to fulfill (Luke 24:44). And now in this historic moment, the Old Testament was meeting its Messiah. Moses and Elijah understood this plan perfectly and they had come to encourage Jesus to keep going until He had fulfilled all that had been predicted.
When times are hard, doubts hail and storm your soul, making your faith grow cold and weary. How warming it would be if the Lord would reveal Himself to you. It doesn’t need to be spectacular. Just a small revelation. Something. Anything.
As much as we long for them, however, supernatural manifestations are not a cure-all. Remember what happened to Peter during Jesus’ trials? He had witnessed Christ perform hundreds of miracles, including His incredible transfiguration. Yet, when he denied the Lord three times, his faith folded like a house of cards.
What gives our faith staying power? God’s Word. Jesus drew encouragement from Moses and Elijah, representatives of the Law and the Prophets. Where do you go in the Scriptures to strengthen your faith?
Ken Churchill
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I like that phrase " gives our faith staying power." It's so true - and I forget it so often.
ReplyDeleteA year and a half ago, when I was dealing with a lot of anxieties, I kept turning back to Psalm 91:1-2 . . .it was bedrock for me.
"He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, "He is my refuge and my fortress, my God in whom I trust.""