Arise

Jesus was praying and had Peter, James, and John with Him. Then, as the disciples were sleeping, He was transfigured and Elijah and Moses appeared with Him. They were talking to Him about “His departure which He was about to accomplish at Jerusalem.” (Luke 9:31)


Departure seems to say His leaving this earth through His death. They spoke of what that would accomplish. What did that accomplish?

Salvation and new life for mankind, forgiveness, hope, victory over sin, death, and all the disease and sickness that bound the human race. Jesus had been ministering healing everywhere He traveled. He had seen the sorrow and anguish that sickness and disease brought. He was full of compassion toward those who were suffering, not only spiritually but physically.

The physical healings many times brought the realization that He was all that He said He was, the Messiah, the great I AM, God.

Peter spoke (Mark 9:6) even though “he did not know what to answer; for they became terrified.” Luke 9:33 says “not realizing what he was saying.”

Even as Peter was speaking God overshadowed them with a bright cloud (Matt 17:5), not a dark one, but a bright cloud for He is Light.

“This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to Him.” (Matt 9:5)
“This is My Son, My Chosen One; listen to Him!” (Luke 9:35)

Matt 17:6-7 “And when the disciples heard this, they fell on their faces and were much afraid. And Jesus came to them and touched them and said, “Arise, and do not be afraid”.

Oh Father, You want us to listen to You. To comprehend, to perceive the Truth that You speak and so freely have given to us. You want us to arise, go forward and not to walk in fear. You desire that we know You first as Savior, Lord, and God.

You call to our remembrance that You also are our Healer. Your heart of love and compassion are ever before us. We are Your children and You are our God.

Arise with healing in Your wings, O Holy One of Israel!