Day 19
Today’s passage
Matthew 17: 1-8
Experience
God has created some amazing things: Niagara Falls, the Rocky Mountains, Old Faithful, the Dead Sea, the Himalayas, the Gobi Desert, Victoria Falls, glaciers, oceans, beaches, sunrises, and sunsets. All of these things reveal the splendor and the creativity of God. Even the simplest creations in nature show us His glory. In the passage you read today, Peter, James, and John got to see Jesus’ glory face to face.
Can you imagine what the disciples saw? The word transfigured means “changed.” Jesus changed right before their eyes, and they were allowed to see a small, physical glimpse of who Jesus really is. In other words, they saw His glory. Then, out of no where, they saw other figures, and overheard Jesus talking to Moses and Elijah. Peter immediately wants to build tents to prolong this amazing moment.
Just after Peter suggested this, however, the disciples were stunned to hear the voice of God. Actually, they were more than stunned, they fell down on their faces in fear! Jesus touched them gently and told them to get up and not be afraid. That’s His desire for you, too. God allows intimate times with Him. Then He’ll say, “It’s time to get up and go into a world that needs Me. Don’t be afraid. I will never abandon you.” The disciples were comforted by Jesus’ glory, and we can be too.
You are right God is a wonderful and powerful creator. It is amazing how some people can believe it all happened without a creator.
Man I would be scurd he he he
WoW! If God started talking to me out of no where I would start crying in fear, then scream, and then I would be like WoW you are talking to me. God is so cool and wonderful and just so many things I just can’t take it all in at one time! :O)
This is a really good devotion. I would also be scared if God/Jesus would show up before our eyes
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