Mark 9:2-3 ~ 2 And after six days Jesus taketh with him Peter, and James, and John, and leadeth them up into an high mountain apart by themselves: and he was transfigured before them. 3 And his raiment became shining, exceeding white as snow; so as no fuller on earth can white them. KJV
What started as a mountain retreat quickly changed as the glory of Jesus shone forth and Jesus was transformed right before the eyes of the disciples. Jesus took on an appearance more appropriate for the King of Glory than for a humble man. Mark did his best to describe for us what Jesus looked like – no doubt, through the eyes of Peter. Basically, Jesus’ whole appearance shone forth in glorious, bright light – his clothes became shining and whiter than anything seen on this earth. Some may believe this transfiguration as just a bright light shining on Jesus. But this wasn’t a light coming on Jesus from the outside. “The word transfigured describes a change on the outside that comes from the inside." When I got saved, I was gloriously changed from the inside out!
That is what happens to Christians who have invited the Lord Jesus to be their Saviour and are indwelled by the Holy Spirit. If we have accepted the Lord, His shining will display on our faces. He is the one that shines within us and displays that glory through our lives. I am thankful for this indwelling and the fact that my decision has forever secured me a place in Heaven. Have you made that decision? Are you confident that Heaven will be your final resting place? Make sure today. This was an exciting day - and it is even more exciting today for all Christians as we keep looking up awaiting the day God sends Jesus to call His bride Home!
Jesus
displayed His glory as King over all God’s Kingdom, the disciples knew that
Jesus knew what He was doing. If He was to suffer, be rejected and killed, He
was still in control. Jesus also dramatically showed that cross bearers would
be glory receivers. The goal isn’t the cross. The cross is the path to the goal, and
the goal is the glory of God.
Where are you my friend in this journey we call life? What spiritual attachment do you have with Jesus? None? No matter how often people deny, or not believe. . . this time will come, and we must be ready before it is eternally to late! Please, get saved today!
HE CARES!
Do You Know HIM?
Lord, help us to be wise, studied up, aware, and faithful to You. Amen.
- PJ - heart surgery, complications of blood clots in the brain and in his legs
- John Odom - aneurisms.
- Louise Odom - cancer treatments.
- Imogene Walston - back injury and major mouth surgery.
- Connie - injured back.
- Pastor Greg - blood pressures issues and traveling grace.
- The Echeverria Vallejos family in the homegoing of Patricia's father
- Miss Shirley-health - doing some better and able to help in the print shop some in the last couple of weeks.
- Please pray for our daughter Lita in her health journey with Guillain-Barré syndrome
- UPDATE: Continue to Pray for Donna Kendall's daughter - pray for swift healing from recent surgery!
- Pray for Richard Rosenmeier family - Passed 1/8/23 Lord, please help and bless the family and friends.
- David Wiles - Cancer
- Pastor Baker - went home to be with the Lord. Please pray for his family and his church
- Pastor Bernard Antonis ~ HEALTH, PRAISE THE LORD for answered prayers - Pray for Mrs. Carolyn as his caregiver and a healing touch on her body.
- These families have lost loved ones to death in the last few months: John Isler, Larry Goodman, Frank Sparks, Lucinda Lane, Randy Rolle, Ruth Kemp, Bill Alley, Keith Cook, Cathy Harrison, Rachel Vance, Gail Tipton, Bob DeSalvio, Gail Tipton, Davis and Tichnell Family, Tudino family, Fuentes Family, DeSalvio Family, Thompson Family, The Toler Family in the homegoing of Donnie, Lucinda Lane Family (my beautiful sister-in-love), Keth Cook Family (our nephew and Tom's sister Florences' son)
- Carolyn-health
- Pray for our need for a home here in Florida - We know you have the supply Lord already, help us to be patient. We are moving Saturday once again to a precious saint's home for a couple of Months... at least till May when we will "move again"
- Pray for Stan Skriloff - cancer and treatments, and pray for his caregiver wife Caren
- Pray for Connie, healing of her back
- Pray for Sister Cora and her hip healing from a fall and surgery. Miss Cora HAS PASSED her occupational therapy and is now working on physical therapy. She is excited that God will give her the opportunity to walk outside soon. Praise the Lord! Keep her in your prayers please. We are thankful for this wonderful home for a few months stay till the Lord moves us on.
- Pray for the Printing Ministry and all that goes on with it. BIG issue with our puncher . . . please pray we can resolve that Monday - Pray our paper supply will continue - we are still not able to purchase COVER STOCK, but we praise the Lord for our previous pastor's wisdom in buying several truckloads of this precious product. Only God knew what we would be facing today with shortages, and we have the "widows' mite" we are working from. Pray that Tom and I can work the bugs out of some of our equipment!
- Pray for the Mission Team coming in June that we will be able to finish all the work they will do for the few days they are with us.
- Pray for me and Tom; our health, out strength, and our service.
- Robyn-Health
- Carol and Richard-Health
- Cathy-Health
- Dicky and Debbie Reynolds - health
- 2-month-old great-nephew Evan. Evan is home from the hospital and doing well.
- Marsha-Health and ankle pain
- Sharon J. Her mom Kathryn's health.
- Pastor Johnny J-health and recovery from surgery - recovering well from surgery thank you for your prayers.
- Carol and Richard-Health
- Cathy-Health
- Arlene-Health
- Ruth-Health
- Brian-Health
- Lucinda Lane Family - pray for my brother Joe. This is a hard transition for anyone, but his health is poor as well.
- Paul Tipton - pray for Bro. Paul who is back on the field in Nicaragua without his helper and bride.
- Penny - special unspoken - pray for her husband Mike - health.
- Bro. Wayne-health - He turned 91 on December 24th, and is still working, but mighty slow :)
- David Harrison-cancer diagnosis and treatment
- Billy Ward - health and continued healing, Sonja his bride and caregiver.
- Benjamin - surgery went well, pray for his recovery which may be long.
- Elaine - continued good health and strength.
- Linwood - health
- Walter - health
- Pray diligently for all those that carry the title "Caregiver"!
- Sandra Parsons - her call yesterday to encourage the servants at FBC Publications & Printing. 90-year-old pastors' wife, now living alone at her church after her husband's homegoing. Saved 72 years loves the LORD God more today than ever. A real blessing and encouragement.
- Mary Nutter - Cancer
- Kimberly LaSage - health and John Peters and family
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