Sunday, February 1, 2009
The Mountaintop Experience
Today, February 1st lesson is from Matthew 17: 1-13. We find Jesus knowing he had to strengthen the three disciples', Peter, James and John for the terrible days ahead so he took them up on the mountain( Mount Hermon) At the top of the mountain Jesus transfigured or changes into His glorified state. Jesus' face glowed with the brilliance of the sun, His clothes became as white as the light. The disciples' then confirmed that Jesus was the Christ, the Son of the Living God. Standing with Jesus was Moses and Elijah and the disciples' heard them talking about His impending death. Moses represented the Law and Elijah represented the Prophets and the three of them together fulfilled the old covenant, with Jesus the Messiah that was promised in the Old Testament. Peter didn't understand because he wanted to build shelter for the three of them( Peter made the mistake of putting Moses and Elijah on the same level as God when he wanted to build each of them a shelter) They heard God speak: "This is my Son, whom I love; with Him I am well pleased." This is only the second time they hear from God, the first was after Jesus' baptism and now on the mountain top when he said the same thing. When God was speaking the disciples fell to the ground, they were terrified. But Jesus touched them and said" Do not be afraid" When they looked up they only saw Jesus, their friend that was dressed in a simple tunic, smiling at them. We need to not worry about religion but instead have a personal relationship with Christ. Do you remember the last time you had a Mountain top experience?
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well it has been a long time since i have had a mountain top experience. we go to church but other things interfere eith our concentration on the Lord or what the minister is saying. sometimes it is the events of the day and sometimes it is the schedule for tomorrow but anyway it interferes with what we should have our mind on and i believe that prevents us from having an experience we should have with the Lord. any way it is wonderful when you do have mountain top experience with the lord.
Edie, I enjoyed the message very much. It has been quiet a while since I've had a Mountain Top experince. I guess it's satan interferring with my getting a connection with the Lord. I don't know the reason for the long dry spell, but it is very dishearting to go so long without a genuine touch from the Lord.
Aunt Bea, Did you read the Sunday ramblings from last week? It addressed that very thing. If you do not feel close and connected with the Lord, remember He is steadfast, He does not move, if we don't feel close then it is us that moved away. All I can say is Pray, Pray, Pray, read His word, sing out in a joyful sound to praise the Lord, listen to Praise and worship music on the radio or TV. That would be a start to push Satan back, way back..... Love and prayers, Edith
Our pastor preached about the sanctity of life and how abortions are wrong. He pointed out how scriptures talk about Jesus being called a "baby" lying in the manger and John the baptist in the womb being called "baby". The same greek word was used in both cases. And how John jumped for joy in the womb when Mary went to visit Elizabeth.John was filled with the Holy Spirit in the womb.
What a shame, the USA allows such goings on.
Thanks Edie, for the advice and the words of encouragement. I'll try to do as you have suggested, and hopefully things will turn around. Love and prayers always, Aunt Bea
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