Matthew 17:1-13

   It is a great day in a community when a long awaited store opens for business, when a new school opens, or when a new church sanctuary is dedicated. Jesus took His disciples to a lonely spot on the side of a mountain. A voice out of the cloud spoke to them, saying, This is My beloved Son. Jesus was making certain that He was doing what God intended for Him to accomplish while among us. Even Jesus turned to God for advice as He continued His journey to the cross. The disciples still did not understand, but they came down from the mountain with a glimmering of hope.
   We have moments when we feel we are close to God. We are comfortable in His presence, and we want to maintain that feeling of peace and security. It gives us the strength and desire to walk the way of the cross. Before we can lead others to Christ, we must understand who and what Christ is. We must continue our study of His teachings and spend time in prayer, asking for His guidance. We cannot dedicate ourselves to teach others until we have learned the meaning of Jesus’ teachings.

If you discover a page is missing, how can you know what it contained?