March 4th, 2025
Tuesday, March 4th
Divine Interruption
Pastor Chrissy Cooney
While he was speaking, a cloud appeared and covered them, and they were afraid as they entered the cloud. A voice came from the cloud, saying, “This is my Son, whom I have chosen; listen to him.”
Luke 9:34-35
I am so thankful for the disciples and the way they demonstrate how to follow Jesus as flawed humans.
In this case – Peter, John, and James get to see the miraculous right before their eyes. They see the transfiguration of Jesus – His glory - and they see Him talking with Moses and Elijah. I can’t even imagine what it must have been like to experience what these men experienced.
And Peter immediately tries to take some control of the situation. As Moses and Elijah are leaving, Peter opens his mouth and suggests building shelters for them on the top of that mountain.
Was he trying to hold on to that miraculous moment? Perhaps he thought he could stop Moses and Elijah from leaving? Maybe he got excited and just spoke before he thought. Whatever he was thinking – he is interrupted by the Most High God and redirected to focus once again on Jesus.
Have you experienced Divine Interruption in your life? Perhaps you thought you knew what God’s plans for you were, or perhaps you thought your plans were best. Maybe you thought you had a good thing going and just wanted to hold onto it? As flawed humans, we all have moments of thinking we’re in control and then realizing we are so very wrong. We all, from time to time, get focused on the wrong things and end up needing some course correction. Thankfully we have a good God who loves us enough to redirect our focus back to where it needs to be – on Jesus.
Luke 9:28-45
GOD’S WORD Translation
Moses and Elijah Appear with Jesus
28 About eight days after he had said this, Jesus took Peter, John, and James with him and went up a mountain to pray. 29 While Jesus was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became dazzling white. 30 Suddenly, both Moses and Elijah were talking with him. 31 They appeared in heavenly glory and were discussing Jesus’ approaching death and what he was about to fulfill in Jerusalem.
32 Peter and the men with him were sleeping soundly. When they woke up, they saw Jesus’ glory and the two men standing with him. 33 As Moses and Elijah were leaving him, Peter said to Jesus, “Teacher, it’s good that we’re here. Let’s put up three tents—one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” Peter didn’t know what he was saying.
34 While he was saying this, a cloud overshadowed them. They were frightened as they went into the cloud. 35 A voice came out of the cloud and said, “This is my Son, whom I have chosen. Listen to him!”
36 After the voice had spoken, they saw that Jesus was alone. The disciples said nothing, and for some time they told no one about what they had seen.
Jesus Cures a Demon-Possessed Boy
37 The next day, when they had come down from the mountain, a large crowd met Jesus. 38 A man in the crowd shouted, “Teacher, I beg you to look at my son. He’s my only child. 39 Whenever a spirit takes control of him, he shrieks, goes into convulsions, and foams at the mouth. After a struggle, the spirit goes away, leaving the child worn out. 40 I begged your disciples to force the spirit out of him, but they couldn’t do it.”
41 Jesus answered, “You unbelieving and corrupt generation! How long must I be with you and put up with you? Bring your son here!”
42 While he was coming ⌞to Jesus⌟, the demon knocked the boy to the ground and threw him into convulsions.
Jesus ordered the evil spirit to leave. He cured the boy and gave him back to his father. 43 Everyone was amazed to see God’s wonderful power.
The Son of Man Again Foretells His Betrayal
Everyone was amazed at all the things that Jesus was doing. So he said to his disciples, 44 “Listen carefully to what I say. The Son of Man will be betrayed and handed over to people.”
45 They didn’t know what he meant. The meaning was hidden from them so that they didn’t understand it. Besides, they were afraid to ask him about what he had said.
Divine Interruption
Pastor Chrissy Cooney
While he was speaking, a cloud appeared and covered them, and they were afraid as they entered the cloud. A voice came from the cloud, saying, “This is my Son, whom I have chosen; listen to him.”
Luke 9:34-35
I am so thankful for the disciples and the way they demonstrate how to follow Jesus as flawed humans.
In this case – Peter, John, and James get to see the miraculous right before their eyes. They see the transfiguration of Jesus – His glory - and they see Him talking with Moses and Elijah. I can’t even imagine what it must have been like to experience what these men experienced.
And Peter immediately tries to take some control of the situation. As Moses and Elijah are leaving, Peter opens his mouth and suggests building shelters for them on the top of that mountain.
Was he trying to hold on to that miraculous moment? Perhaps he thought he could stop Moses and Elijah from leaving? Maybe he got excited and just spoke before he thought. Whatever he was thinking – he is interrupted by the Most High God and redirected to focus once again on Jesus.
Have you experienced Divine Interruption in your life? Perhaps you thought you knew what God’s plans for you were, or perhaps you thought your plans were best. Maybe you thought you had a good thing going and just wanted to hold onto it? As flawed humans, we all have moments of thinking we’re in control and then realizing we are so very wrong. We all, from time to time, get focused on the wrong things and end up needing some course correction. Thankfully we have a good God who loves us enough to redirect our focus back to where it needs to be – on Jesus.
Luke 9:28-45
GOD’S WORD Translation
Moses and Elijah Appear with Jesus
28 About eight days after he had said this, Jesus took Peter, John, and James with him and went up a mountain to pray. 29 While Jesus was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became dazzling white. 30 Suddenly, both Moses and Elijah were talking with him. 31 They appeared in heavenly glory and were discussing Jesus’ approaching death and what he was about to fulfill in Jerusalem.
32 Peter and the men with him were sleeping soundly. When they woke up, they saw Jesus’ glory and the two men standing with him. 33 As Moses and Elijah were leaving him, Peter said to Jesus, “Teacher, it’s good that we’re here. Let’s put up three tents—one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” Peter didn’t know what he was saying.
34 While he was saying this, a cloud overshadowed them. They were frightened as they went into the cloud. 35 A voice came out of the cloud and said, “This is my Son, whom I have chosen. Listen to him!”
36 After the voice had spoken, they saw that Jesus was alone. The disciples said nothing, and for some time they told no one about what they had seen.
Jesus Cures a Demon-Possessed Boy
37 The next day, when they had come down from the mountain, a large crowd met Jesus. 38 A man in the crowd shouted, “Teacher, I beg you to look at my son. He’s my only child. 39 Whenever a spirit takes control of him, he shrieks, goes into convulsions, and foams at the mouth. After a struggle, the spirit goes away, leaving the child worn out. 40 I begged your disciples to force the spirit out of him, but they couldn’t do it.”
41 Jesus answered, “You unbelieving and corrupt generation! How long must I be with you and put up with you? Bring your son here!”
42 While he was coming ⌞to Jesus⌟, the demon knocked the boy to the ground and threw him into convulsions.
Jesus ordered the evil spirit to leave. He cured the boy and gave him back to his father. 43 Everyone was amazed to see God’s wonderful power.
The Son of Man Again Foretells His Betrayal
Everyone was amazed at all the things that Jesus was doing. So he said to his disciples, 44 “Listen carefully to what I say. The Son of Man will be betrayed and handed over to people.”
45 They didn’t know what he meant. The meaning was hidden from them so that they didn’t understand it. Besides, they were afraid to ask him about what he had said.
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