Anglican Daily Fountain 15th December 2023 (Devotional Today)
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TOPIC: DIVINE APPROVAL
TEXT: Matthew 17:1-13(KJV)
17:1. And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into an high mountain apart,
17:2. And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light.
17:3. And, behold, there appeared unto them Moses and Elias talking with him.
17:4. Then answered Peter, and said unto Jesus, Lord, it is good for us to be here: if thou wilt, let us make here three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias.
17:5. While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.
17:6. And when the disciples heard it, they fell on their face, and were sore afraid.
17:7. And Jesus came and touched them, and said, Arise, and be not afraid.
17:8. And when they had lifted up their eyes, they saw no man, save Jesus only.
17:9. And as they came down from the mountain, Jesus charged them, saying, Tell the vision to no man, until the Son of man be risen again from the dead.
17:10. And his disciples asked him, saying, Why then say the scribes that Elias must first come?
17:11. And Jesus answered and said unto them, Elias truly shall first come, and restore all things.
17:12. But I say unto you, That Elias is come already, and they knew him not, but have done unto him whatsoever they listed. Likewise shall also the Son of man suffer of them.
17:13. Then the disciples understood that he spake unto them of John the Baptist.
Anglican Daily Fountain 15th December 2023 STUDY:
The experience of Peter, James and John with Jesus on the Mount of Transfiguration was very unique. For one, none of the other disciples had this opportunity. However, the words they heard God speak have set me thinking and praying about my own life. How did Jesus live that God was very bold to declare that He was well pleased with Him? I believe it was Jesus’ commitment in doing the will of the Father that brought this about.
After all, the Bible clearly states that He (Jesus) loved righteousness and hated wickedness. It is this reason that made God to anoint Him with the oil of gladness above His fellows. Should I not also live in such a way as to please God by my life? If He sees this in me, will He not be bold to introduce me to my generation?
This becomes even more attractive as I recall that God also gave testimony about Moses. He ‘boldly’ declared that His servant, Moses was different; he (Moses) was faithful in God’s house. Note that God could not say these exact words concerning Aaron and Miriam, who ministered alongside Moses. It means that what will mark me out among my fellows is my faithfulness to God in the way I live. Brother, sister, can God boldly introduce you to men? Sir, can Heaven recommend you as someone that others can do business with without being cheated?
PRAYER: O Lord, give me the heart that will please you.
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