Jesus' Glory

2 Peter 1:16-18 We did not follow cleverly invented stories when we told you about the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty. 17 For he received honor and glory from God the Father when the voice came to him from the Majestic Glory, saying, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.” 18 We ourselves heard this voice that came from heaven when we were with him on the sacred mountain.
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Mark 9:2-8 After six days Jesus took Peter, James and John with him and led them up a high mountain, where they were all alone. There he was transfigured before them. 3 His clothes became dazzling white, whiter than anyone in the world could bleach them. 4 And there appeared before them Elijah and Moses, who were talking with Jesus. 5 Peter said to Jesus, “Rabbi, it is good for us to be here. Let us put up three shelters – one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah.” 6 (He did not know what to say, they were so frightened.) 7 Then a cloud appeared and enveloped them, and a voice came from the cloud: “This is my Son, whom I love. Listen to him!” 8 Suddenly, when they looked around, they no longer saw anyone with them except Jesus.  
 
ALL Christians have to know the evidence of the Bible’s truth. When friends, family or acquaintances express doubt about the Bible, we  must be prepared to respond with much more than, “Just believe.” Many lies and misunderstandings about the Bible keep people from knowing God. What is required for us to claim victory for the Lord? For one, we should be able to prove Jesus is God’s Son.  
   Peter testifies to this when he affirms Jesus’ Transfiguration. Certainly Peter spoke of this stunning experience with the Lord. Mark knew what to write because Peter told him.  
   Peter emphasized Jesus is the majestic Son of God, robed in glorious splendor. Peter admitted to Mark, “He did not know what to say, they were so frightened.” Just as all who encountered the angel of the Lord in the Old Testament, Peter responded in reverence and awe to Jesus’ glory. He didn’t want to leave that holy place. We, too, must worship him with fear and trembling, desiring to be in Jesus’ presence.
   Peter, James and John were also chosen to witness Jesus’ glorious majesty in the resurrection of Jarius’ daughter (Mark 5:41). And all apostles saw the young man (Luke 7:14) and Lazarus (John 11:44) raised to life. They witnessed Jesus’ glory as the thousands were fed and multitudes healed. In fear, the disciples had also watched Jesus calm the storm. Even more, Peter had walked on water.
   Were these cleverly invented stories? The apostles would submit their lives only for the true story about the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ to redeem our sins.
   Peter’s fear became Peter’s devotion to his majestic Lord. With unshakeable faith, Peter told the true story of Jesus’ glory, so we know Jesus is God’s Son. You, too, anointed to be God’s child, have the same story to tell.