2 Peter 1:16-19
Passage:
16 We didn’t
repeat crafty myths when we told you about the powerful coming of our Lord
Jesus Christ. Quite the contrary, we witnessed his majesty with our own eyes. 17 He
received honor and glory from God the Father when a voice came to him from the
magnificent glory, saying, “This is my dearly loved Son, with whom I am
well-pleased.” 18 We ourselves heard this voice from heaven while we were with
him on the holy mountain. 19 In addition, we have a most reliable prophetic word, and you
would do well to pay attention to it, just as you would to a lamp shining in a
dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. 20 Most
important, you must know that no prophecy of scripture represents the prophet’s
own understanding of things, 21 because no prophecy ever came by human will. Instead, men
and women led by the Holy Spirit spoke from God. [1]
Reflection:
Have you ever
experienced something amazing and told someone about it? It seems like when
that happens, there are always those who doubt what you said or did. Not only do they doubt you, but they
make up an arguments as to why what you did or said was false. Then, when you
were able to prove yourself right, you might have been tempted to say "Ha!
Told you so!" and maybe even shame them a little.
Here,
Peter is recounting the time of Jesus' transfiguration. He was there! He saw it happen with his own two eyes! He experienced hearing the voice of God
tell him whom Jesus was and is. It certainly had an impact on his life and
after Jesus' ascension he was compelled to let others know exactly what he knew
about Jesus.
Yet,
instead of shaming people, he tells them it would be pointless to make this
stuff up. That humans do not dictate what God does. Rather, it would be a good idea for us to listen to what he
has to say so that we could understand the will of God. He encourages them to
prove what he says is true and in doing so, they may discover for themselves
the power and love of God through the Holy Spirit.
Reflection Questions:
Morning: Does your life reflect that you fully trust in God?
Morning: Does your life reflect that you fully trust in God?
Noon: How can you fully trust in God today?
Evening: How can you
encourage others to fully trust in God?
Prayer: Lord, help us to trust in you. Help us to hear your words and
believe them so that we may life with your light in our life.
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