There are times in our life when we experience intimate moments with the Lord. During these times, it is important to realize that Jesus desires to reveal Himself to us more clearly, and we must focus all of our attention on Him in order to receive the message He desires to convey to us.
In the gospel of Matthew, we see the account of the Lord’s transfiguration. Jesus had only chosen Peter, James, and John to go up on the mountain with him to experience this special moment. While on the mountain, Peter, James, and John watched, as they saw the Lord’s face begin to shine like the sun and His clothes became dazzling white. Suddenly, Moses and Elijah appeared and began talking with Jesus. The original Greek language implies that this …show more content…
I believe the statement, “When they looked up they saw no one except Jesus” has a dual meaning. Yes, the open vision had ended and no one else was around, but it also implies they esteemed the Lord much higher than they ever had before, their focus was now directly on Jesus, who is the center of attention. We see another example in the scriptures which helps us know how to conduct ourselves when the Lord is present. After the resurrection, Peter had been talking with Jesus, and the Lord asked Peter three times if Peter loved Him. This was a deep cleansing session that was taking place within Peter. Peter had denied the Lord three times during the hours leading up to the crucifixion. Now that Jesus was resurrected and raised triumphant, He was reversing the curses Peter brought upon himself by asking Peter three times if he loved Him. This act closed all doors to the enemy concerning having future access to Peter. After such a remarkable moment, we then read …show more content…
(This was the one who had leaned back against Jesus at the supper and had said, “Lord, who is going to betray you?”) When Peter saw him, he asked, “Lord, what about him?” Jesus answered, “If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you? You must follow me.” (John 21:20-22
In the gospel of Matthew, we see the account of the Lord’s transfiguration. Jesus had only chosen Peter, James, and John to go up on the mountain with him to experience this special moment. While on the mountain, Peter, James, and John watched, as they saw the Lord’s face begin to shine like the sun and His clothes became dazzling white. Suddenly, Moses and Elijah appeared and began talking with Jesus. The original Greek language implies that this …show more content…
I believe the statement, “When they looked up they saw no one except Jesus” has a dual meaning. Yes, the open vision had ended and no one else was around, but it also implies they esteemed the Lord much higher than they ever had before, their focus was now directly on Jesus, who is the center of attention. We see another example in the scriptures which helps us know how to conduct ourselves when the Lord is present. After the resurrection, Peter had been talking with Jesus, and the Lord asked Peter three times if Peter loved Him. This was a deep cleansing session that was taking place within Peter. Peter had denied the Lord three times during the hours leading up to the crucifixion. Now that Jesus was resurrected and raised triumphant, He was reversing the curses Peter brought upon himself by asking Peter three times if he loved Him. This act closed all doors to the enemy concerning having future access to Peter. After such a remarkable moment, we then read …show more content…
(This was the one who had leaned back against Jesus at the supper and had said, “Lord, who is going to betray you?”) When Peter saw him, he asked, “Lord, what about him?” Jesus answered, “If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you? You must follow me.” (John 21:20-22