12 May 2024 - ENCS

Pastor Josh continued the series from gospel Matthew

Talking about what Mountaintop Moments actually do

Josh focused primarily on chapter number seventeen

When the story of the Jesus’ Transfiguration is seen

Up the mountain, Peter, James, and John Jesus took

Jesus shone like the sun as the three disciples did look

“This is my Son whom I love and I am well pleased”

God’s voice said these words on which they seized

Jesus told them not to be afraid but also not to share

For like John the Baptist, He would suffer - beware!

Life is a journey with highs but is at times demanding

Greater encounters lead to greater understanding

In conclusion our faith is affirmed, anchored, aligned

Our relationship remembered, reset, restored, refined

Our ministry gains more conviction and commitment

And most importantly, we become more competent

Reflections

As some of you know, the past month has been a bit rough

The inside of a hospital room, I have seen more than enough

Like my energy levels, my weekly poems ground to a halt 

Missing several good sermons I wish I had been able to exalt

Not using my computer for a week was a shock to the system

But perhaps I needed the time to refocus and get some wisdom

In that vein, Jimmy Nedham’s song keeps coming into my mind

“Clear The Stage” lyrics are ones with which I should be aligned

“Take a break from all the plans that you have made

And sit at home along and wait for God to whisper

Beg Him please to open up His mouth and speak

And pray for real upon your knees until they blister"

…

'Cause I can sing all I want to

Yes, I can sing all I want to

And we can sing all we want to

We can sing all we want to

We can sing all we want to

And still get it wrong

Worship is more than a song

Clear the stage and set the sound and lights ablaze

If that's the measure you must take to crush the idols”

Your prayers really have helped me through this test

As I try to learn the meaning of the words patience and rest

I guess what I am really saying as I attempt to wax lyrical

Nothing is more important than health, physical and spiritual