Witnesses (2)

Hello everyone,

How are you doing today? I hope well and bubbling in the Lord.

Primary Text

“For we were not following cleverly devised stories when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ (the Messiah), but we were eyewitnesses of His majesty (grandeur, authority of sovereign power). For when He was invested with honor and glory from God the Father and a voice was borne to Him by the [splendid] Majestic Glory [in the bright cloud that overshadowed Him, saying], This is My beloved Son in Whom I am well pleased and delight, We [actually] heard this voice borne out of heaven, for we were together with Him on the holy mountain.” 2 Peter 1v16-18 (AMP)

Matthew 17v1-7 (KJV) records that “And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into an high mountain apart, And was transfigured before them: and His face did shine as the sun, and His raiment was white as the light. And, behold, there appeared unto them Moses and Elias talking with Him. Then answered Peter, and said unto Jesus, Lord, it is good for us to be here: if Thou wilt, let us make here three tabernacles; one for Thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias. While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye Him. And when the disciples heard it, they fell on their face, and were sore afraid. And Jesus came and touched them, and said, Arise, and be not afraid.” Hallelujah. The apostle Peter, along with James and John were witnesses to this incident, and of which Peter refers to in 2 Peter 1v17-18. God the Father Himself gave His approval of Jesus. In John 8v17-18 (AMP), Jesus says “In your [own] Law it is written that the testimony (evidence) of two persons is reliable and viable. I am One [of the Two] bearing testimony concerning Myself; and My Father, Who sent Me, He also testifies about Me.” (John 8v17-18, KJV). What does the Lord say about you? John 5v44 (KJV) says “How can ye believe, which receive honour one of another, and seek not the honour that cometh from God only?”

Supplementary Text

“But I have a greater witness than that of John: for the works which the Father hath given me to finish, the same works that I do, bear witness of me, that the Father hath sent Me. And the Father Himself, which hath sent Me, hath borne witness of Me. Ye have neither heard His voice at any time, nor seen His shape.” John 5v36-37 (KJV)

Prayer

Father we thank You. We bless Your holy name for all that You are. Jesus we honor You, we glorify You, Your Word is truth. Holy Spirit of God, thank You. Father we pray that You will help us to please You in every way for we know it is Your approval that counts. This we pray believing, in Jesus name, amen.