June 30, 2014
If we could clearly glimpse what will be, we could be and do so much more today. That’s always been the theme of these regular writings: experiencing tomorrow’s reality today.
“Truly I say to you, there are some of those who are standing here who will not taste death until they see the Son of Man coming in His kingdom. Six days later Jesus took with Him Peter and James and John his brother, and led them up on a high mountain by themselves. And He was transfigured before them; and His face shone like the sun, and His garments became as white as light.” (Matthew 16.28-17.2)
Many have been puzzled by this mysterious event called the Transfiguration. Essentially, it was a moment in time in which the coming kingdom broke through for just a moment. This glimpse of future glory, prior to Jesus’ suffering, would encourage and bolster His disciples after they had undergone severe testing. Seeing what would be helped them during the trials of what was. And that is our encouragement and help as well. If we only look at the suffering, heartache, and dissapointment that is life today, we will grow cynical and disallusioned. But, we must lift our eyes beyond that which is, and look closely at that which will be. It is only when we “see the Son of Man coming in His kingdom” that we see life in its truest reality. And, it is then that we are most ready to hear the words, “This is My beloved Son, with whom I am well-pleased; listen to Him!” (Matthew 17.5)
Today will not be perfect for any of us. While some days are better than others, all fall short of the reality to come. The best way to navigate through life’s obstacles today is to better see “the Son of Man coming in His kingdom”. Let this important narrative of His transfiguration capture your imagination. Envision what will be. Sharpen your focus on the King and the kingdom, and attune your hearing to the voice of the Father. May you truly experience tomorrow’s reality today.
Steve
©Steve Taylor, 2014
Be sure to also visit http://thetruthrevolution.wordpress.com/
Amazon ebook & print devotional -http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FQ1Q9GW
paperback print copy of book — https://www.createspace.com/4500045
“Truly I say to you, there are some of those who are standing here who will not taste death until they see the Son of Man coming in His kingdom. Six days later Jesus took with Him Peter and James and John his brother, and led them up on a high mountain by themselves. And He was transfigured before them; and His face shone like the sun, and His garments became as white as light.” (Matthew 16.28-17.2)
Many have been puzzled by this mysterious event called the Transfiguration. Essentially, it was a moment in time in which the coming kingdom broke through for just a moment. This glimpse of future glory, prior to Jesus’ suffering, would encourage and bolster His disciples after they had undergone severe testing. Seeing what would be helped them during the trials of what was. And that is our encouragement and help as well. If we only look at the suffering, heartache, and dissapointment that is life today, we will grow cynical and disallusioned. But, we must lift our eyes beyond that which is, and look closely at that which will be. It is only when we “see the Son of Man coming in His kingdom” that we see life in its truest reality. And, it is then that we are most ready to hear the words, “This is My beloved Son, with whom I am well-pleased; listen to Him!” (Matthew 17.5)
Today will not be perfect for any of us. While some days are better than others, all fall short of the reality to come. The best way to navigate through life’s obstacles today is to better see “the Son of Man coming in His kingdom”. Let this important narrative of His transfiguration capture your imagination. Envision what will be. Sharpen your focus on the King and the kingdom, and attune your hearing to the voice of the Father. May you truly experience tomorrow’s reality today.
Steve
©Steve Taylor, 2014
Be sure to also visit http://thetruthrevolution.wordpress.com/
Amazon ebook & print devotional -http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FQ1Q9GW
paperback print copy of book — https://www.createspace.com/4500045
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