Have you ever had a mountaintop experience? Maybe you had a terrific vacation that was totally exhilarating or maybe you met someone whom you hadn't seen in years and you really had a great time together. These are times which exceed our expectations. The day might seem to be just normal and then all of a sudden we get a boost of energy.
The disciples of Peter, James, and John had a high moment - a mountaintop experience - when they saw Jesus transfigured. Right before their eyes, it was like he became a different person beyond what they had ever seen of him. Oh yes, they had seen some miracles that he performed, but then something ever greater happens and it is with his person! All of this is in the context of while Jesus is praying!
Imagine now in your own life that such spiritually high moments could come to you! It might be in worship, where that one hour seems to lift your spirits, but that experience doesn't need to be confined to church. Such a moment could happen anywhere. The important part is being alert to what God is doing.
I noticed that our Gospel reading has these words about the Transfiguration story:
"And while he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became dazzling white." Luke 9:29
Have you ever thought about what could happen when you are praying? Possibly, a God-thought could come to you? Do you listen while you are praying (or when you are done)? You never what God has planned or how God can work in you. The next minute when you are finished praying something amazing could happen.
I would encourage you to read the Gospel for this Sunday, which is Luke 9:28-43 to reflect on this wonderful event in Jesus' life. May God's blessing be upon your meditation of these words and your worship this Sunday.
Pastor Marty
The disciples of Peter, James, and John had a high moment - a mountaintop experience - when they saw Jesus transfigured. Right before their eyes, it was like he became a different person beyond what they had ever seen of him. Oh yes, they had seen some miracles that he performed, but then something ever greater happens and it is with his person! All of this is in the context of while Jesus is praying!
Imagine now in your own life that such spiritually high moments could come to you! It might be in worship, where that one hour seems to lift your spirits, but that experience doesn't need to be confined to church. Such a moment could happen anywhere. The important part is being alert to what God is doing.
I noticed that our Gospel reading has these words about the Transfiguration story:
"And while he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became dazzling white." Luke 9:29
Have you ever thought about what could happen when you are praying? Possibly, a God-thought could come to you? Do you listen while you are praying (or when you are done)? You never what God has planned or how God can work in you. The next minute when you are finished praying something amazing could happen.
I would encourage you to read the Gospel for this Sunday, which is Luke 9:28-43 to reflect on this wonderful event in Jesus' life. May God's blessing be upon your meditation of these words and your worship this Sunday.
Pastor Marty
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