Eyewitnesses
"For we did not follow cleverly devised stories when we told you about the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ in power, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty. He received honor and glory from God the Father when the voice came to him from the Majestic Glory, saying, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.” We ourselves heard this voice that came from heaven when we were with him on the sacred mountain." — 2 Peter 1:16-18 Gracious Lord Jesus, my friend and my King, Peter is giving eyewitness testimony that what he is proclaiming is not a fable or a myth. This is not a cleverly devised story, but a true account of Jesus Christ in power and glory. He saw You transformed into all your glory, beholding You in brilliant white light, too bright to look at. Peter heard the Father's voice thunder from the heavens, "This is my Son whom I love." He heard the Father exhort, "Listen to him!" He recalls how he and James and John fell facedown when ...