Thanks for being here today.
Interesting how our journeys have brought us together here at this time and at
this place. Is this an accident?
Jesus and his disciples are also on a
journey – to Jerusalem. A few days before, Jesus asked them – who do people say
that I am? Some say the Baptist, Elijah,
one of the prophets. Now – who do you say I am? – Peter said – you are the
Christ – the Anointed One. Now they were
ready, but be prepared – I am going to be rejected.
So, it is with mixed emotions that
they are traveling south through the Galillee to Jerusalem – excitement and
fear. Jesus now decides to take them up a mountain – Mount Tabor – it stands
alone – very steep – tour buses cannot go up it even today – crazy taxi
drivers. Up a mountain – close to God –
see things in a new way.
Transfigured – turned inside out –
see Jesus as he truly is – remember this now as you face the cross. It is also
a reminder who we are and what we will one day become!!!
Moses and Elijah are with him – Law and
Prophets – which points to reality of eternal life!
Put up tents say Peter – can we stay? Would like to! Like honeymoon period of marriage – cannot stay
– must go down the mountain – but remember this!
Cloud = shekinah – the glory of God - led people Israel –
My beloved Son – listen to Him – best
advice possible – listen to Jesus – follow his way – they are afraid – Do Not
Be Afraid.
So, our journeys have brought us
together today – for a brief time up the mountain with him:
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To remember who He is
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To remember who we are
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As we face the challenges of the week
– don’t be afraid!!!
