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Matthew 17:5 · KJV

"While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him."

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Passage Context

3And, behold, there appeared unto them Moses and Elias talking with him.
4Then answered Peter, and said unto Jesus, Lord, it is good for us to be here: if thou wilt, let us make here three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias.
5While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.
6And when the disciples heard it, they fell on their face, and were sore afraid.
7And Jesus came and touched them, and said, Arise, and be not afraid.

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Devotional Reflection

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Moses and Elijah appeared with Jesus on the "Mount of Transfiguration" in front of His closest followers. This was the greatest accolade they could receive as devout Jews. God, on the other hand, wanted people to understand that although Moses and Elijah were significant, only Jesus was His Son. The words of His Son are the most essential source of truth regarding what God desires. If we wish to be refreshed, rejuvenated, and reassembled, we must first listen to and follow Jesus Christ, God's Son and our Lord.

Prayer

Make me hunger for the words of Jesus, Holy Father. As I work to not only comprehend them but also live by them, please assist me. I want to dedicate my life to honoring You, just as He did. Please grant me discernment today as I strive to make wise choices and handle challenging circumstances with integrity, grace, and submission. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.

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