“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 white as the light. Just then there appeared before them Moses and Elijah, talking with Jesus.
Peter said to Jesus, ‘Lord, it is good for us to be here. If you wish, I will put up three shelters – one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.’
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!’
When the disciples heard this, they fell face-down to the ground, terrified. But Jesus came and touched them. ‘Get up,’ he said. ‘Don’t be afraid.’ When they looked up, they saw no one except Jesus.”
-Matthew 17:1-8 (NIV)
So, Jesus took three of his disciples on a camping trip…but, it was definitely a trip that they would remember for a life time! Sometimes, it isn’t about “doing”!!! The disciples tried to make this experience last…they wanted to put up the tents. They didn’t realize that the experience would be gone in an instant and that they would have to go back to living their everyday life! They took some time out of their life to re-focus and see who Jesus was. We too have to take time out of our life to re-focus and enjoy the time we have with Jesus. (Because in a 24-hour day, we may only get 5 minutes to relax and listen to Jesus.)
Jesus had shown them His “real” self! When has Jesus been real to you? What do you remember about that experience? Do you give Jesus time everyday to change you into the person He wants you to be? If not, do you want to change?
Originally written on Sunday, March 28, 2010.
No comments:
Post a Comment