As he was saying these things, a cloud came and overshadowed them, and they were afraid as they entered the cloud. And a voice came out of the cloud, saying, “This is my Son, my Chosen One; listen to him!” And when the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone. And they kept silent and told no one in those days anything of what they had seen. The first hike I went on with my husband was to Abrams Falls in Cades Cove on a beautiful summer day. On our way back we stopped to rest at the big rock at the top of the hill about three-fourths of the way back to the parking lot when there was this loud crack of thunder behind us. It was close and terrifying. We almost ran back to the car with lightning cracking all around us. We made it back just before the downpour. If you have ever been in the mountains when a sudden afternoon storm blows up you know how terrifying and dangerous it can be.
I wonder what it was like for Peter, James, and John when the mountain was suddenly enveloped by a cloud like we were when we heard the thunder crack above our heads that day. What was it like to be that close to the glory and power of God? Sometimes I think we read the Bible as a simple re-telling of ancient facts without thinking about the impact of the events on the lives of the real people in the Bible passage. Reading the passage and thinking about the emotions and the way the words might have been said and felt by the people present has helped me develop a deeper understanding of God’s word and a deeper relationship with Jesus. Prayer Mighty God You are awesome and powerful, more powerful than any storm. Help us to remember that when we read your word. Help us to read the Bible as more than just a retelling of ancient stories but as a living and breathing word from you. Amen
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