THE STORY OF JESUS: Mark 9:1-8
“Some who are standing here will not taste death before they see that the kingdom of God has come with power.” (Mark 9:1)
The disciples were eager to see the kingdom of God come with power.
This is why Peter was so adamant that Jesus the Messiah would not die.
But Jesus challenges the way they think about the kingdom of God.
It is not about military might or political power, but God-like goodness overcoming evil.
Jesus life of loving God and others is the fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets.
It is this life that shines in God’s eyes, this life is the light of the world.
This is what God wants for us, and from us, and so He urges us to listen to Jesus.
At the end of history, Jesus will come forth with God’s favor and support.
He will restore God’s creation kingdom, sin and hate and selfishness will be gone.
All who join with Jesus in living for God and others like Jesus, will be honoured.
The kingdom of God is this world under God-like humans, loving God and others!
Jesus is the firstfruits of this coming kingdom, with a great harvest to come.
What the disciples saw here was not the divine nature of Jesus peaking out.
It was the human nature of Adam and Eve before sin, glowing with God’s smile.
Peter, James and John got to see a glimpse of what was to come.
One day we will all see it, and share in it!
“When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.” (Colossians 3:4)
What do you sense the Lord saying to you?
PRAYER
Lord, You are everything God wants me to be, and everything I want me to be. You are the light of the world, but I can be too, if I love, follow and listen to You!