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I don't care if it is the Blue Ridge, Rocky or Cascade mountains, there is something majestic about driving among these ranges.
Jesus spent time in the mountains.
Today is Transfiguration Sunday for many churches. It is the day that we remember Jesus climbing a high mountain, and experiencing his post resurrection glory. It was here that he once again heard the voice of his Father affirming his anointed ministry.
What happened on the mountain was more important to Peter than naming the mountain.
"For when he received honor and glory from God the Father, and the voice was borne to him by the Majestic Glory, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased," we ourselves heard this very voice borne from heaven, for we were with him on the holy mountain." 2 Peter 1:17-18 English Standard Version
Peter, James and John heard the voice of the Father speaking directly to his Son. Can we hear God's voice today? Does his voice ring in our ears? Peter wrote these words many years after Jesus' transfiguration and shortly before his own execution, yet he could still hear them.
God speaks in worship today. God speaks through sinner/saint pastors. God speaks through water. God speaks through bread and wine. God speaks in the community.
Today we're Peter, James and John and we're given the privilege of hearing God. His voice comes in the ordinary, not the dazzling white of the transfiguration, yet it is God's voice nonetheless.
Are we ready to listen?
Today's Challenge: As you worship today, listen for God's voice in the ordinary. May you be filled with awe as you hear that voice.
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Text and Photographs ©Copyright 2012-14Douglas P. Brauner. ARR
Jesus spent time in the mountains.
Today is Transfiguration Sunday for many churches. It is the day that we remember Jesus climbing a high mountain, and experiencing his post resurrection glory. It was here that he once again heard the voice of his Father affirming his anointed ministry.
What happened on the mountain was more important to Peter than naming the mountain.
"For when he received honor and glory from God the Father, and the voice was borne to him by the Majestic Glory, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased," we ourselves heard this very voice borne from heaven, for we were with him on the holy mountain." 2 Peter 1:17-18 English Standard Version
Peter, James and John heard the voice of the Father speaking directly to his Son. Can we hear God's voice today? Does his voice ring in our ears? Peter wrote these words many years after Jesus' transfiguration and shortly before his own execution, yet he could still hear them.
God speaks in worship today. God speaks through sinner/saint pastors. God speaks through water. God speaks through bread and wine. God speaks in the community.
Today we're Peter, James and John and we're given the privilege of hearing God. His voice comes in the ordinary, not the dazzling white of the transfiguration, yet it is God's voice nonetheless.
Are we ready to listen?
Today's Challenge: As you worship today, listen for God's voice in the ordinary. May you be filled with awe as you hear that voice.
Join the conversation at Praying With the Eyes on Facebook. http://www.facebook.com/groups/173881749421231/
(Click on picture to enlarge.)
Text and Photographs ©Copyright 2012-14
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