Important elements of Mark 9:

• Jesus is transfigured before Peter, James, and John.  His Heavenly Father’s voice is heard by the disciples in a revelatory manner.  At His request, they had followed Christ to the top of a mountain to be alone with Him.  Does this not encourage us to get alone with Him to experience a closeness and fresh empowerment by His Spirit?
• Later in the chapter, He clarifies the importance of welcoming children in His name, in His behalf, warning adults not to cause them to stumble.  It is a high honor to work with children in God’s Kingdom, and merits our devoted energy and earnestness.  It is challenging at times, but will be rewarded greatly.  (Dan. 12:3)

DAILY PRAYER:  Father in Heaven, strengthen me to conduct myself in a manner that brings honor to Your name.  Apart from You  I can do nothing, but with You, I can do all things!

DAILY READING:  Num. 20-22;  Mark 9