SCRIPTURE: Mark (NIV) 9:7 Then a cloud appeared and enveloped them, and a voice came from the cloud: “This is my Son, whom I love. Listen to him!”
OBSERVATION: Jesus often referred to the God in Heaven as “his Father.” He even taught his followers to pray, “Our Father which art in heaven…”
But in this verse, it is not Jesus making the claim that God is his Father, but the Father claiming that Jesus is His SON!
The God in Heaven is over all. He was present enough to hear what was happening on that mount. He made Himself a part of the narrative! He verified the relationship that Jesus had claimed.
What encouraging comfort this must have been to Jesus who was here on earth, living as a man, having laid down His God-like attributes, taking on the great task of making the sacrifice to erase the sins of all who would receive Him! THE FATHER CALLED HIM “MY SON!”
APPLICATION: Anyone can call God, God. I can speak of Him as God. I can even call Him “my God.” Oh, but when He calls me “His son,” or “His child.” He is saying I am a part of His family! He is saying I belong to Him. He is saying that I am locked into a special relationship with Him.
I can expect Him to treat me as His child or His son. I know He loves me. I know He is working for my good. I can expect him to correct me and discipline me.
PRAYER: Heavenly Father, help me grow in understanding this wonderful relationship we have together. As your child, I have grown to be your son. As your son, I am growing to understand your ways and express your character here. May I bring you honor. As Your son, may I bring joy to your heart. Amen
Pastor Leon
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