Matthew 17, Mark 9. and Luke 9:28-62
Do you remember how Moses had to cover his face with a veil whenever he left the Tabernacle where the presence of the Lord dwelt? It started when Moses came down from Mt Sinai with the two stone tablets “inscribed with the terms of he covenant.” The glory of the Lord that was on Moses’ face scared the people.
When Jesus took Peter, James, and John up on a high mountain away from everyone else, they saw Jesus’ appearance change/transform so his face shone like the sun. Unlike Moses, Jesus’ clothes became as white as light. In addition, they saw Moses and Elijah appear and begin talking with Jesus. Nothing is recorded about how they knew who the two men were nor is it recorded what Jesus, Moses, and Elijah discussed.
You can tell how excited Peter was and how happy he was to be there. As he was suggesting he would make 3 shelters as memorials, they all heard a voice from a bright cloud overshadowing them. The message was much like that heard when John the Baptist baptized Jesus: “This is my dearly beloved Son, who brings me great joy. Listen to him.” I would have fainted dead away. As for the disciples, they were terrified and fell face down on the ground.
Don’t you love Jesus’ response? He knew they were scared and didn’t just tell them not to be afraid, he touched them. It doesn’t say so, but I think they were immediately comforted. Reminds me of that well-known Gaither song called “He Touched Me.”
Have you ever felt the touch of Jesus when you were scared or hurting or confused about what to do?
Tomorrow, we’ll read Matthew 18.
Some Pictures
On Monday or Tuesday of this week, I’ll be closing on a new residence. It’s kiddy-corner across from my cousin Richard’s house. Although it doesn’t look it, it has three bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a washer and dryer, a sun-room, and an attached shed.
Master Bathroom
Master Bathroom
Master Bedroom showing walk-in closet
Master Bedroom showing hallway door
Hallway Looking Toward Living Room
Laundry Room
Heat and A/C Control Panel
Realtor Carolyn Williams at Kitchen Counter
Kitchen Showing Stove & Refrigerator
Living Room
Living Room with my cousin Richard
Living Room Looking Toward Front Hallway
Middle Bedroom
Middle Bedroom Closet
Front Bedroom
Front Bedroom Closet
Main Bathroom
I think this home will be a great place to live.
If you know of anyone who would like a 27-ft Forest River travel trailer, send them my way, will you?
Mark’s Birthday
Today would have been my late husband Mark’s sixty-eighth birthday. Hard to believe it’s been almost 10 years since he passed away. I still miss him every day, but am comforted by knowing I’ll see him again.
Until next time….
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