Listen to the Lord God’s Chosen One!

   God the Father said to three disciples of Jesus: “This is My Son, My Chosen One; listen to Him!”  (NASB Luke 9:35)   For all followers of Christ…it is the Lord Jesus, God’s only begotten Son, His Chosen One to whom we are to listen.  Do you?  As you read God’s word in the […]

From the Lord’s Perspective

   Where do you turn to find out God’s thinking, His plans and purposes for your life?   Perhaps you ask a follower of Christ for input, you ask the Lord in prayer to show you His will, and you may even depend on circumstances to show you God’s ways for you.   Consider God’s […]

The Perspective of God

   After a glorious mountain-top experience the reality of needy people awaited Jesus.  Jesus and three of His disciples came down from the mountain where Jesus had been transfigured, had conversed with Moses and Elijah and all had heard the voice of God the Father.  (Luke 9:28-35)   What perspective do you use as you […]

Confidentiality Kept

 Gossip: telling a secret to one person at a time that is not yours to tell. Are you trustworthy in keeping a confidence?  When you are told anything (whether someone has asked you to keep it confidential or not), do you treat it as confidential? Why shouldn’t you and I tell what others have passed […]

The Words of My Mouth

   Peter’s mouth glorified and acknowledged Jesus as God’s Anointed One, Messiah. (Luke 9:20) Eight days later, Peter’s mouth was in full gear and going strong, although he didn’t really know what he was saying.  (Luke 9:33)  What did Peter say?  As he saw Jesus (in His glory and majesty as the Son of God), […]

Prayer of the Week

2 Corinthians 4:7-9, 16, 18  (Paraphrased) To You Omnipotent God of the Bible I pray. (verse 7)  As a follower of Christ, I have a treasure in a jar of clay so that my life may show that the all-surpassing power in my life is from You, most All-powerful God. What successes I have is […]

Worship of Jesus Alone

Jesus, Peter, John and James had gone up a mountain to pray.  There Jesus was transfigured and there Moses and Elijah came to talk with Him.      (Luke 9:28-32)   Peter, dear Peter, impetuous Peter, Peter who sometimes engaged his mouth before engaging his brain said: “‘Master, it is good for us to be here; let […]

Sacrificial Living

   Peter, John and James had gone up a mountain with Jesus to pray.  While they were up there, the three disciples were overpowered by sleep.  When they did wake up and were fully awake, they saw the glory of Jesus.  (NASB Luke 9:28)   What the three disciples saw: The face of Jesus was […]

Jesus’ Departure Point

   Jesus was on a mountain with three of His disciples (Peter, John and James).  They had gone up the mountain to pray.  And while He was praying, the face of Jesus changed and His clothing became dazzling, brilliantly white.  Then two men were there, talking with Him, one was Moses, the other Elijah.  (Luke […]

The Reality of Christ’s Appearance

   Jesus took Peter, John and James along as He went up a mountain to pray.   As Jesus prayed, He was transformed.  Peter, James and John saw Him!  Luke (the writer of this gospel) was not there, but he surely spoke with Peter and John about this unique experience.  [God the Holy Spirit has […]