"Do not worry about how you are to speak or what you are to say. You will be given at that moment what you are to say. For it will not be you who speak but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you." - Matthew 10:19-20  

The rooftops were lined with birds. There must have been a birdie convention going on! They were all chattering at the same time; how they ever understood each other was truly unknown.  

Oftentimes, our conversations are just like that group of birds. How many times are you in a restaurant or at the intermission of an event, and it seems like everyone is talking at once? All are jibbering and jabbering in a nonsensical manner, at least to the casual bystander.  

Let your conversations be meaningful. Choose your crowd. Speak eloquently and confidently. Let the God of All Knowledge lead you as He will give you all you need to say.  

Thank you, Spirit of my Father, for speaking through me. Amen.  

TAGS: Prayer, Reflection

The Transfiguration is one of the most striking events in the Gospels. Jesus takes Peter, James, and John up a high mountain. There, before their eyes, He is transfigured. His face shines like the sun, and His clothes become dazzling white.  
 
For the disciples, this was more than a supernatural moment. It was a turning point in their understanding of who Jesus truly was.  
 
In our lives, we may receive similar moments of clarity or grace. There are times when we feel close to God or see His presence in an unmistakable way. These moments are important because they help sustain our faith, especially when we return to daily struggles or responsibilities.  
 
The disciples’ reaction on the mountain was understandable. Peter wanted to stay. But Jesus didn’t allow them to remain. The vision was not the destination. They descended the mountain and returned to everyday life. This rhythm is familiar in the Christian life. We may encounter God in prayer, worship, or community. But those experiences are meant to lead us outward. They call us to serve, to love, to be light in dark places.  
 
Although we may have had our moments “on the mountain,” it’s important to remember the work happens in the valleys. The Transfiguration reveals who Jesus is, but it also reveals who we are called to be.  

EXCERPTED FROM: https://www.thegodminute.org/post/the-transfiguration-a-glimpse-of-glory-a-call-to-service  

​TAGS: Reflection