Verses 2-13 The Transfiguration
Jesus's body was transformed into the form that He would have after the resurrection. it was like a glimpse into what Jesus is trying to teach his disciples. They're still not getting it though. They actually don't want to hear that this amazingly powerful man is going to die...
If God were to show you glimpses of what is to come, how would your faith change? What if God has already shown you glimpses.. like people be transformed and changed by the blood of Jesus? Are we looking for signs when the signs are everywhere?
Verses 14-32 Only by prayer
The disciples, having cast out demons before, couldn't get it this time. And, Jesus points out that it can only come by prayer. Just because they had done it before maybe they were depending on their own strength to do it.. they forgot about the vital part of the equation, God's power and authority. Sometimes when we do something for the first time, we do it with trepidation, with fear.. but when we finally get it.. it's kind of like we lose that fear and we try to do everything ourselves.. In some things, we should learn to do things ourselves but when it comes to the things of God, God's power is key. And, the only way to access that power is through prayer.
In everything we do, may we begin with prayer. Prayer is the beginning of all things with God.
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