A Little Encouragement Here, Please

“This is My beloved Son, with Whom I am well pleased; listen to Him.” Matthew 17:5b ESV1

Read Matthew 17:1-8, Mark 9:2-8 & Luke 9:28-36

When we talk about mountain top experiences, we speak of times in which we were inspired, times when we had revelations, or times that were unusually enjoyable. Like the strenuousness required to climb a mountain, such experiences are extra satisfying, because they usually come after times of difficulty. Mountain top experiences are not everyday occurrences; they are something special, something out of the ordinary, and something to be remembered. Today, we will consider a mountain top experience which solidified the faith of some of the disciples, but, more importantly, one which empowered Jesus to continue on the path set before Him. Continue reading