“As He was praying, the appearance of His face changed, and His clothes became as bright as a flash of lightning.” Luke 9:29 NIV
Sometimes we need encouragement in the small things of daily life. It helps us get through the day. Maybe a phone call, a note of appreciation, an act of kindness or people telling us they’re praying for us. There are those big moments in life, when we are unsure or when we’re just tired, when life is at a crossroad or when we make major decisions about our career, our marriage partner, buying a house, applying for a new job, major medical decisions. It is in those moments that encouragement means a lot. You might well be asking what has all this got to do with text about Jesus’ encounter with Elijah and Moses on the mountain and the voice that came from heaven, “This is my beloved Son. Listen to Him!” (Luke 9:35). Jesus was truly a human like us and experienced the same joys and fears that we do. The Father knew that Jesus needed encouragement, just as much as any of us. Jesus had been busy in the villages and towns. He had healed people, raised the dead, calmed storms, fed thousands of people. Now, He was coming to the point where He would soon head for Jerusalem. Jesus needed every encouragement to keep His eyes on the goal. The Transfiguration event wasn’t just to encourage Jesus. It was also an occasion that encouraged the disciples. They needed to understand who Jesus was and what was about to happen to Jesus. They needed to hear the words, ‘This is my Son, whom I have chosen—listen to Him’.
PRAYER THOUGHT
Lord, as we spend time with You in prayer let us also be encouraged.
PRAYER FOR TODAY
Lord Jesus, as we spend time with You in prayer, let us be encouraged and also understand who You are and hear the words afresh, ‘This is my Son, whom I have chosen—listen to Him’. AMEN
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