Moving On

Moving On

Mark 9:2-9 NLT… Six days later Jesus took Peter, James, and John, and led them up a high mountain to be alone. As the men watched, Jesus’ appearance was transformed, [3] and his clothes became dazzling white, far whiter than any earthly bleach could ever make them. [4] Then Elijah and Moses appeared and began talking with Jesus. [5] Peter exclaimed, “Rabbi, it’s wonderful for us to be here! Let’s make three shelters as memorials-one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” [6] He said this because he didn’t really know what else to say, for they were all terrified. [7] Then a cloud overshadowed them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my dearly loved Son. Listen to him.” [8] Suddenly, when they looked around, Moses and Elijah were gone, and they saw only Jesus with them. [9] As they went back down the mountain, he told them not to tell anyone what they had seen until the Son of Man had risen from the dead.

Introduction: We must learn how to enjoy moments of celebration for what they are, instead of getting caught up in euphoria, and forgetting that moments are never meant to be monuments.

Transition: Moving on is not dismissive of mountain moments, but it does means that the moment of celebration should be motivation to confidently play whatever hand life deals you for the next round.

Exposition:

-Moving on is healthy.

-Moving on is a sign of being a good follower.

-Moving on means not to talk too fast.

Conclusion: On our Lenten journey, we will be moving on from mortal mountains, with our sights set on falling for, and following Jesus the messiah.