Ted Zimmerman - February 19, 2023
Listen To Him!
The message of today's Gospel, the account of Jesus' Transfiguration, comes through loud and clear when the Voice from Heaven says, "When My Son speaks, you listen up, you hear?" Given that this command comes from the highest level of authority, it would be wise for us to do so. But listening can be a problem for many of us . . . listening to anyone. We may literally have a hearing problem. Even if our hearing is OK, we often fail to listen. Even if we listen, we often fail to put into practice what we learned by hearing. Our listening problem is made even more complicated by the fact we are flooded with so many messages, so much information, and so much "fake news". Who then do we listen to, and who is to be believed? The Voice from heaven helps us focus on the Someone we should listen to, and the Someone we can fully trust, and why!
From Series: "New Year, Same Promises"
A new year means a new start. And because of that, many of us take up new commitments and resolutions to improve ourselves: diet, exercise, lifestyle, etc. Sometimes things actually change. Other times the change is only temporary. But despite changes that may come, we can rely on God’s promises to be the same. No matter how much our lives change, or this world changes, His promises do not. No matter what good or ill may be around the corner in the coming year, His promises can be counted on to be true and trustworthy through it. Our Epiphany Worship series, starting January 8, is entitled “New Year, Same Promises.” We will consider the enduring grace, mercy and blessing of God’s familiar promises and what they mean in the challenges and opportunities of the new year.