Anna White was a Parishioner of St. Julian’s Church in
Chicago. When she reached 106th birthday she was asked by a reporter
- what is her secret?
She said: “There is no secret. I live by my rules.
When I go to sleep, I tell God my problems. He tells me what to do. I keep
waking up – so I guess God’s happy with how I’m listening to Him.” How I’m listening to him!
Mt. Tabor up
near the Galilee to understand Tabor –
first Caeseria
A few days before this, Jesus was with his Apostles in
Caeseria Phillipi
asked: -- Who do people say that I am Elijah, John the Baptist, prophet
Who do you say that I am? Peter – Messiah
Jesus - This Messiah must suffer, die on the cross,
and rise 3 days later
Peter – this cannot be Get behind me, Satan - you are talking not as God does, but as
people do. (You Are Not Listening”)
6 days later Jesus takes his Apostles – filled with
sadness and fear - up Mt Tabor –
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mountain a “thin place” closest to God.
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Elijah & Moses appear – the Law and the Prophets
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he is transfigured
- turned inside out so divinity
is revealed. How He looked at Resurrection!
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There will be darkness
– crucifixion! – but there will
be light
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Peter – let’s put up tents – can we stay here – no,
but carry this experience with you!!!
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Father – this is my beloved son LISTEN TO HIM!!!
Get on a plane – go through safety routine – do we
listen? Except for this flight – we may
have a problem with the landing gear – lets go through what can happen –
everyone is listening now. Why listen –
best interests at heart –- want to save us - doesn’t Jesus?!
Try Listening to the One who can save our lives and
our souls!
Anna White was asked – what is your secret? It’s no secret – I listen to God!
