Moment With The Master
“Majestic Messiah”
Categories: Moment With The MasterFor we did not follow cunningly devised fables when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of His majesty. (2 Peter 1:16)
The Lord Jesus Christ is the focal point of the apostles preaching. His first advent, of which the apostles were witnesses, is the object of the Christian’s faith. Christ’s second advent is the object of the Christian’s hope. A foundation of such faith and hope are those who testified of the marvelous revelation of Jesus.
The Christian’s faith is not based on fables. There were many strange stories circulating among both the Jews and the Gentiles. (Matthew 13:22) But the story of Jesus is not a myth. It is history- real history. The story of Jesus is an incredible one. The apostles were witnesses of those things Jesus did and taught.
The Christian’s faith is based on eyewitnesses. The apostles were eyewitnesses of his Majesty. The word “eyewitness” alludes to the careful scrutiny of those who testified. There was no deception or imagination. They truly witnessed his majesty! Peter, James, and John saw in Jesus the glory of God on the holy Mountain.
The Christian’s faith is based on the testimony of the Father. On the mountain of transfiguration, the apostles not only saw the glory of God, but heard a voice from heaven. The Father said: “this is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Hear Him!” (Matthew 17:5) Only the Father could make such an announcement. He was well pleased with his son! Instead of Moses or Elijah, man must now listen to Him. Regardless of what man may think of Jesus, he is still honored by the Father. It would behoove us to heed the Father and listen to his son.
Human nature is such that it would be easy to doubt the incredible story of Jesus. However, when one fully examines the evidence and accepts its reality with trust, love, and hope, he is constrained to make Jesus his Lord and is motivated by the promise of the Lord’s victorious return. (II Peter 3:10-14)
By George Slover
