Matthew 17:5-8 ~ when they lifted up their eyes, they saw no one but Jesus only

 

1 Timothy 3

 16 Great indeed, we confess, is the mystery of godliness:

He was manifested in the flesh,

    vindicated by the Spirit,

        seen by angels,

proclaimed among the nations,

    believed on in the world,

        taken up in glory.

Transfiguration, Love, Fear, Heaven, Godliness, Victory

Are best understood by the Holy Spirit. 

The Transfiguration, completely overwhelming to the Disciples John and James and Peter, pairs with Moses and the first chapters of Revelation. The reaction of Peter differs completely from John in the Scriptures. God using their differences to warm hearts. Peter was to proclaim boldly.  John later explained the glimpse of Heaven. Our Father's Eternal Kingdom.

1 Corinthians 2:9-10

9 But, as it is written,

“What no eye has seen, nor ear heard,

    nor the heart of man imagined,

what God has prepared for those who love him”—

10 these things God has revealed to us through the Spirit. 

For the Spirit searches everything, even the depths of God.

When the Children of Israel encountered The Almighty, they begged not to hear something so overwhelming. 

Matthew 17:5-8

 5 He was still speaking when, 

behold, 

a bright cloud overshadowed them, 

and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my beloved Son, 

with whom I am well pleased; listen to Him.” 

6 When the disciples heard this, they fell on their faces and were terrified.

 7 But Jesus came and touched them, saying, 

“Rise, and have no fear.” 

8 And when they lifted up their eyes, 

they saw no one but Jesus only.

The mystery of the Fear of the Lord.

Proverbs 16:6

By steadfast love and faithfulness 

iniquity is atoned for,

    and 

by the fear of the Lord 

one turns away from evil.

Genesis 32

25 When the man saw that he did not prevail against Jacob, 

he touched his hip socket, and Jacob's hip was put out of joint

 as he wrestled with him. 

26 Then he said, “Let me go, for the day has broken.” 

But Jacob said, “I will not let you go unless you bless me.” 

27 And he said to him, “What is your name?” 

And he said, “Jacob.” 

28 Then he said, “Your name shall no longer be called Jacob,

 but Israel, 

for you have striven with God 

and with men, 

and have 

prevailed.” 

Matthew 25:21

21 His master said to him, 

‘Well done, good and faithful servant. 

You have been faithful over a little; 

I will set you over much. 

Enter into the joy of your Master.’

When we consider the wealth of knowing God. The Heart of God speaking with Abraham. The wealth of the Patriarchs. The Spiritual wealth of the Disciples in what they saw, heard, walked and felt. The inability of all men to earn the salvation of Jesus Christ. And we consider the layers of emotional, spiritual and material wealth. We see the incredible variation in the chosen Disciples. An inclusiveness of God. Not Jew or Greek, slave or free. Because God sent His Son, Jesus Christ, 

Light of mankind, 

Light of the world. 

Light of nations. 

Light of Heaven.

 Romans 10:9

 

Because, if you confess with your mouth 

that Jesus is Lord 

and believe in your heart 

that God raised Him from the dead, 

you will be saved.

Abba, Father

With the Holy Spirit alive and well. We fight the Good Fight.

The expectation of God.

In 2001, before 9/11

Americans said 90% believe in God.

And then in 2016,

81% believe in God.

Then we encountered

success in the largest Economy 

the world had seen.

Then we encountered

a worldwide Pandemic with

Italy dying, 25%,

Then the economy froze

and people stayed at home.

Bible reading hit the top of all

internet searches.

Historically, wars and

all sorts of hatred and bad behavior

happens after a Plague.

And now in 2023,

with so many historic records,

like inflation, bad news, divisions

and unheard of situations:

2023,

Gallup shows

74% believe in God.

You and I wait with expectation

for the next decade

to see

God provide for

ALL!

In Jesus, we ask

Dwell in us, Father

Send Your Holy Spirit as Helper

Dwell in those we love

and 

Help us to seek You first

And in Jesus,

we will finish well.

Jeremiah 30:10

'Fear not, O Jacob My servant,' declares the LORD, 

'And do not be dismayed, O Israel; 

For behold, 

I will save you from afar 

And your offspring from the land of their captivity. 

And Jacob will return and will be quiet and at ease, 

And no one will make him afraid."

Jeremiah 30:18

"Thus says the LORD, 

'Behold, 

I will restore the fortunes of the tents of Jacob 

And have compassion on his dwelling places; 

And the city will be rebuilt on its ruin, 

And the palace will stand on its rightful place."

We will never, never, never give up the Calling of the Holy Spirit.

 To comfort those in need. 

To patiently wait in a traffic jam and miss Church.

And plan to look to our Father God expectantly with Joy for His Goodness. 

And provide security and protection for our children and grandchildren.

 Praying Jesus Love for those yet to be born. 

Blessings from Heaven to earth, in His Good Will.

Making our hearts, mind and soul where Jesus is proud of us.

 Today and tomorrow!

Our prayers. Our works. Our words. Our Hope. Our Future.

 Jesus be in these hopes for a plan.

Send Your Word, Please. 

You uphold the Universe With Your Word.

We pray with the weather for gentle rain. 

God bless.

We are the Easter people. God's New Covenant is Love for one another.

In the Name of Jesus. 

We Pray Amen with our Alleluia. 

Amen.

♔ Lord Jesus Saves †

Yay GOD

Yes Bless The Lord Jesus

Yes Thank You Father