As it was then, is it now?

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ListenDaily – 03 March 2010: As it was then, is it now?

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“After six days Jesus took with him Peter, James and John the brother of James, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. There he was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and his clothes became as white as the light. Just then there appeared before them Moses and Elijah, talking with Jesus. Peter said to Jesus, "Lord, it is good for us to be here. If you wish, I will put up three shelters—one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah." Matthew 17: 1- 4
This passage, these verses and on to verse 13, are often titled “The Transfiguration”. This story contains so much stuff, but we will keep (or try to) our focus on the Glory. The story is reminiscent of that which we have been discussing, Moses seeing the Glory of God.
But there is an interesting difference here. Remember that when Moses’ face changed, it frightened the people that saw him. Here Peter, James, and John actually see the change take place, and however it affected them, it did not cause them to flee.
Why do you think that is?
It could be that they were more prepared. They were not simply part of the masses, but disciples, under Jesus’ training.
They were not in the midst of intentional sin (think Israelites and the golden calf) so maybe their spirits were not in such opposition to God’s presence.
They were believers, and so perhaps they had been prepared by God.
Or maybe God was preparing a way for a new thing.
I don’t know, but I do look at the statements above and wonder if they don’t apply to us as well?
Ask Him. Ask to see His Glory.
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Questions:
1. During this season, have you asked God to give you His Spirit?
2. Have you asked Him to show you His glory?
3. Has anything happened?

INTERESTING THOUGHT:

"You have nothing to do but to save souls.
Therefore spend and be spent in this work.
And go not only to those that need you,
but to those that need you most.
It is not your business to preach so many times,
and to take care of this or that society;
but to save as many souls as you can;
to bring as many sinners as you possibly can to repentance."
John Wesley