“The RoseBouquet”

As Jesus and His three closest disciples came down the mountain after that transfiguration experience, He warned them not to talk of it until after He was raised from the dead.

It’s like they didn’t hear that!

Instead they asked about the prophecy that Elijah was to come before the Messiah.

Patiently, Jesus answered that he had already come, but the people hadn’t recognized him, and done to him as they pleased. What’s more, the Son of Man, (Jesus’ favour name for Himself), is going to suffer at their hands too.

At this the three disciples caught on that John the Baptist was really Elijah. But they still didn’t register that Jesus was saying He Himself would die, and then be resurrected.

I’m asking myself now, was God trying to blind them to that information for the time being, or were they really so obtuse, so dense, that they didn’t hear what Jesus was trying to tell them?

Ah-ha. How many times have I been too dense to get the most obvious things God is trying to tell me? Either through His Word, or through lessons in nature, and in common sense. There are times I think of myself as quite a bright person, a quick study; but there are times I can recall when I really didn’t get the truth.

Are you ever blind and deaf to what Jesus is trying to tell you? Not just about Him needing to die so He could take away our sins, and rise again to give us a new and holy life, but also things about how to live our daily lives?

PRAYER: Lord Jesus, I’m sorry, for the times I’ve been too blind and deaf to get Your message. Open my eyes, and unstop my ears, and clear my mind and focus, so I can truly “get” the messages You are trying to give me. Help me to hear and recognize Your voice, and to be quick to obey and do Your Will. Amen.

+++++Jesus is my King+++++Jesus is my King+++++

Blessings on you Today!
Ruth Marlene Friesen

P.S. What high school grad would skip her banquet to dash away to help a friend in a crisis? Would you? Ruthe does this right at the beginning of this story. She can be quite daring for a shy, small town girl, when it is for others’ sakes. You’ll like her spunk! Get “Ruthe’s Secret Roses.” the softcover at Booklocker.com