Matthew, Mark and Luke all record an amazing moment in time, it is called the Mount of
Transfiguration. The exact location of the mountain is not completely agreed upon, some
scholars say Mount Hermon, others Mount Tabor. To me, that is not as important as what
happened on that mount.
In Matthew 16, at the end, Jesus says that some of His disciples would not die without seeing Him in His glory and then Matthew 17 describes the next event, the Mount of Transfiguration. Matthew 17 says that Jesus took Peter, James and John to a mountain by themselves and “He was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became as white as the light. And behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to them, talking with Him.” Matthew 17: 2-3.
Jesus is shone in His glory, and two of the biggest players in the Old Testament, Moses and Elijah, come and talk to Him. But lest we are confused about who is the star of this show, God Himself clarifies it in verses 5 & 6, “behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them; and suddenly a voice came out of the cloud, saying, ‘this is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Hear Him!’ And when the disciples heard it they fell on their faces and were greatly afraid.”
When Jesus comes back it will be in power and glory and the people will be cowering in fear, it says so in Revelation. He doesn’t come back with rainbows and kittens riding on a unicorn, He comes back on a white horse with a mighty sword and destroys His enemies once and for all. Jesus, who was there in the beginning, who came and bled and died for your sins and mine, will come back in power and glory. When He does, the only question that matters is “do you know Him?” If you have a friend or loved one that does not know Him-pray for them and be open to God using you to reach them. Time is short! None of us is promised tomorrow. It is time to get busy reaching our loved ones…who knows if they were not put in your path for such a time as this. Be ready, be working, be loving. Loving God and loving others and going and making disciples IS our main job. Yes, you may have a job that pays your bills, but it is still a place where you can reach the lost. Let’s get busy reaching those we love…Amen? The time, my friends, is now! Have a blessed week!
Brian
Have a blessed day!
Pastor Brian
| P.S. The purpose of the Great Awareness Church is to get Christians ready for Jesus’s coming. We preach Scripture and challenge our congregation to grow that relationship with Jesus. Join us won’t you? It is a real “coffee house” type feel. Please join us this Sunday at 10:30…we will have coffee and donuts for you! Get to know each other better as we walk through this thing called life. 900 Cripple Creek Drive, Lawrenceville. Or Stream it live on our YouTube channel @TheGreatAwarenessChurch . See you then!!!!! P.P.S. My book, “The Last Instructions of Jesus (Before He Comes Again),” is a deep dive into Revelation 2 and 3, Jesus’ last words and it is a game-changing book. You can click on this link to order or go online to Amazon, Barnes and Noble, etc. Click the link below and get yours today! https://www.westbowpress.com/en/bookstore/bookdetails/867418-the-last-instructions-of-jesus |
| “The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.”2 Corinthians 13:14 (NKJV) |
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