Mark 9 – The Facts.
As believers there are times in our lives, in the middle of our circumstances that convince us the Jesus is Lord as well as Savior. When we look up and see only Him, it is harder to see all the earthly problems around us. What a blessing to come away with Him to center our thoughts on Him, seeing only Jesus.
A few of Jesus helpers physically had the privilege and honor to see only Jesus in all His glory. This was such an overwhelming sight that Peter’s first response was to build a monument right then and there, which is a purely human reaction.
Then they heard the Voice of God, “This is my Son, marked by my love. Listen to him.”
Look at Him. See only Jesus. Listen to him.
The disciples rubbed their eyes, blinded by the glory all around them, then saw nothing but Jesus, only Jesus. What a glorious moment in time.
Mark 9, The Message
Some of you who are standing here are going to see it happen, see the kingdom of God arrive in full force.”
In a Light-Radiant Cloud
2-4 Six days later, three of them did see it. Jesus took Peter, James, and John and led them up a high mountain. His appearance changed from the inside out, right before their eyes. His clothes shimmered, glistening white, whiter than any bleach could make them. Elijah, along with Moses, came into view, in deep conversation with Jesus.
5-6 Peter interrupted, “Rabbi, this is a great moment! Let’s build three memorials—one for you, one for Moses, one for Elijah.” He blurted this out without thinking, stunned as they all were by what they were seeing.
7 Just then a light-radiant cloud enveloped them, and from deep in the cloud, a voice: “This is my Son, marked by my love. Listen to him.”
8 The next minute the disciples were looking around, rubbing their eyes, seeing nothing but Jesus, only Jesus.
9-10 Coming down the mountain, Jesus swore them to secrecy. “Don’t tell a soul what you saw. After the Son of Man rises from the dead, you’re free to talk.” They puzzled over that, wondering what on earth “rising from the dead” meant.
11 Meanwhile they were asking, “Why do the religion scholars say that Elijah has to come first?”
12-13 Jesus replied, “Elijah does come first and get everything ready for the coming of the Son of Man. They treated this Elijah like dirt, much like they will treat the Son of Man, who will, according to Scripture, suffer terribly and be kicked around contemptibly.”
Think about it. Let’s stop for a moment to realize the glory and power of Jesus. Take all the time you need. Look at Him. See only Jesus. Listen to Him.
In Jesus Name, Amen. I believe.
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