December 8 “Listen to Him”

Luke 9:35 A voice came from the cloud, saying, “This is my Son, whom I have chosen; listen to him.”
 
GOD’S directive to Jesus’ disciples is very simple. “Listen to him.”
   “Listen,” the rabbi says, “come, follow me. I will change your life. The Holy God has chosen you for a life-changing mission.” (Matthew 4)
   “Listen,” the Lord promises, “you will heal diseases and drive out demons. With great faith, you will do much greater works than I.” (John 14)
   “Listen,” the Teacher stresses, “love God with all your heart, mind, soul and strength. Love your neighbor, too, even as you love yourself. This is Kingdom living.” (Luke 10)
   “Listen,” the Savior proclaims, “go and leave your life of sin.” (John 8)
   “Listen,” the Resurrection and the Life cries out, “get up! Come out of that grave!!” (Mark 5, Luke 7, John 11)
   “Listen,” the Son of Man declares, “I will come again in power on the clouds to judge the living and the dead, to gather my elect to me” (Matthew 24, 26).
   “Listen,” the Servant solemnly declares, “I must suffer and be killed. And on the third day I will rise again.” (Mark 8, Luke 18)
   “Listen,” directs the Lord of Heaven’s armies, “go and make disciples, baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.” (Matthew 28)
   “Listen,” directs the Lord of the church, “I will show you how much you must suffer for my name.” (Acts 9)
   “Listen,” promises the Savior, “I am going to Heaven to prepare a place for you. In my Father’s mansion there are many rooms. If it were not so I would have told you.” (John 14)
   “Listen,” says Jesus, “the Counselor is coming to teach all things and remind you of all I have said.” (John 14)
   “Listen,” said the Crucified Savior, “Father, forgive them. They do not know what they are doing.” (Luke 23)
   “Listen,” the Living Lord assures, “it is I. Be not afraid.” (Matthew 28)
   “Listen,” said your Brother, “I have told you these things so your joy will be complete.” (John 15)
   The Father said, “This is my Son, whom I have chosen. Listen to him.” to affirm Jesus is greater than Moses; Jesus is greater than Elijah. Jesu is the Son of God, whose authority is above all. Are you listening?
 
Prayer: I want to listen to you, Jesus. In the Spirit’s power I rejoice in your words. Amen.