After the discourse of the Transfiguration, Jesus was much in thought about the impending cross He was to carry. He had just entrusted James, John, and Peter with the view from Heaven. They had a chance to see Jesus meet with two heavenly hosts who comforted him in His time of need. Jesus charged them not share the event with anyone though...why?
It didn't take long before the three had already forgotten what Jesus told them about His impending death, for soon afterward they were talking amongst themselves of who would be the greatest in the kingdom to come! Surely after witnessing the event of the Transfiguration that would have changed them?
Nope....
They had their eyes set on the kingdom here on this earth.
Sometimes, I think we become so enamored with the world and our riches here as Christians, we fail to see the other side. We become so earthly that we are no heavenly good for His kingdom.
Just think; Jesus trusted just "them" with the witness of the Transfiguration. He shared that just with three men!
Were they special? You bet. Were they special to Him? You bet! As a child of God we are so special to Him. Ask Him today to show you something special that no one else has seen through reading His Word. Then remember; He shared it just with you!
Now...what will you do with that encounter today? Will you go on a few minutes from now like nothing ever happened or cherish it with an eternal view? Remember, He spoke to You! He is a real and personal God who wants to speak to you. You are special!
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