Date: February 16, 2010 8:28 PM
Topic: +DEV+ Leaving Lofty Heights
Leaving Lofty Heights
“While he was still sleeping, a bright cloud enveloped them, and a voice from the cloud said, ‘This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased. Listen to him.’” (Matthew 17:5)
Scripture Focus: Matthew 17:1-9
The road from Colorado Springs to New Castle, Colorado, includes three high mountain passes—Wilkerson, Hoosier, and Vail. Hoosier Pass presents the greatest driving challenge. Its steep grades and boomerang curves (no guardrails at some curves) carry motorists to the 1539 ft. summit. The road may jangle nerves, but the view delights the eyes with scenes of rugged mountain peaks and verdant valleys far below. But what goes up must come down, so motorists must leave mountaintops for life below.
Jesus revealed His glory to three disciples in a mountaintop experience. The disciples saw Him speak with Elijah and Moses and heard God’s voice. Down below human needs existed, so Jesus led them off the mountain to minister to the needy.
Spiritual exhilaration may occur as we read Scripture, listen to a heartwarming sermon, or sing a joyful hymn or chorus. But we can’t linger forever in lofty places. Human needs abound on lower plateaus of daily living.
Insight: Some Christians are so earthly minded they are no heavenly good, while others are so heavenly minded they are no earthly good.
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