#GeraldsDevotional
The Days of Elijah Continued – Following Him
The Days of Elijah Continued – Following Him
Earlier this week on Tuesday, we read about how the LORD used Elijah in the Old Testament to demonstrate His great power as an example to motivate His people to make a good choice (life over death, light over darkness, and good over evil). Today we will see how the LORD once
again uses Elijah in the New Testament to communicate to these three disciples (and to all of us) the need to make a very important choice. As you read it, notice that the choice is still the same as it was back in the Old Testament with Ahab and the worshipers of Baal. It’s a
choice of who to follow.
In this scene, notice how the LORD is in control as always. He led these three disciples up to that high mountain (ordering their steps with no coincidences) so that they could experience this unique transfiguration experience. Keep in mind that as of
In this scene, notice how the LORD is in control as always. He led these three disciples up to that high mountain (ordering their steps with no coincidences) so that they could experience this unique transfiguration experience. Keep in mind that as of
this time, Jesus was still in the middle of His 3-year adult ministry, teaching and performing miracles to give evidence of who He was. Peter (one of these 3 disciples), when asked by Jesus, had just made the bold proclamation that Jesus was the Christ, the Son of the Living God
(Matthew 16:16). Yet these men still struggled with fully understanding what this really meant (as do we all). Finally, immediately before this event, Jesus had begun to predict His death and resurrection.
Then this transfiguration event happens and these 3 disciples get to see
Then this transfiguration event happens and these 3 disciples get to see
Moses and Elijah speaking with Jesus in His full glory. Peter’s immediate response is to suggest (pray) to Jesus that they take actions that they thought would mark and glorify this special event. The voice of the Father that thundered from heaven is the overall point behind this
morning’s message for all of us today.
He (Jesus) is LORD and is One with the Father… LISTEN TO HIM and do what He says! Stop trying to figure things out on our own because we generally guess poorly. Peter was suggesting that they build altars to worship Moses and Elijah along
He (Jesus) is LORD and is One with the Father… LISTEN TO HIM and do what He says! Stop trying to figure things out on our own because we generally guess poorly. Peter was suggesting that they build altars to worship Moses and Elijah along
side Jesus. Think about that for a moment and why it might seem good initially, but is actually evil.
Finally, in this passage we are never told what Moses and Elijah were saying as they spoke with Jesus in Glory. But one of my encouragements today is that perhaps they were
Finally, in this passage we are never told what Moses and Elijah were saying as they spoke with Jesus in Glory. But one of my encouragements today is that perhaps they were
discussing how much they had seen looking back from that side. Perhaps they were looking at us and telling Him that one day we too would see that all of these problems, challenges and struggles will have been more than worth it when we see from their perspective. Just hold on and
follow Him as He holds on to you today. HEAR HIM!
Jesus Transfigured on the Mount
1 Now after six days Jesus took Peter, James, and John his brother, led them up on a high mountain by themselves; 2 and He was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and His clothes
Jesus Transfigured on the Mount
1 Now after six days Jesus took Peter, James, and John his brother, led them up on a high mountain by themselves; 2 and He was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and His clothes
became as white as the light. 3 And behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to them, talking with Him. 4 Then Peter answered and said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good for us to be here; if You wish, let us make here three tabernacles: one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.”
5 While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them; and suddenly a voice came out of the cloud, saying, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Hear Him!” 6 And when the disciples heard it, they fell on their faces and were greatly afraid.
7 But Jesus came and touched them and said, “Arise, and do not be afraid.” 8 When they had lifted up their eyes, they saw no one but Jesus only.
9 Now as they came down from the mountain, Jesus commanded them, saying, “Tell the vision to no one until the Son of Man is risen from
9 Now as they came down from the mountain, Jesus commanded them, saying, “Tell the vision to no one until the Son of Man is risen from
the dead.”
10 And His disciples asked Him, saying, “Why then do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?”
11 Jesus answered and said to them, “Indeed, Elijah is coming first and will restore all things. 12 But I say to you that Elijah has come already, and they did not know
10 And His disciples asked Him, saying, “Why then do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?”
11 Jesus answered and said to them, “Indeed, Elijah is coming first and will restore all things. 12 But I say to you that Elijah has come already, and they did not know
him but did to him whatever they wished. Likewise the Son of Man is also about to suffer at their hands.” 13 Then the disciples understood that He spoke to them of John the Baptist. - Matthew 17:1-13
A version of this devotional in Spanish is available at t.me/devocionalgera…
A version of this devotional in Spanish is available at t.me/devocionalgera…
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