2 Peter 1:16-21 Peter is reminded of Jesus' transfiguration, which he was privileged to witness, as he writes these verses. He is reminded of the voice he heard from heaven- the voice of God. What is interesting to me, though, is the trustworthiness he attributes to the scripture compared to the voice of God he personally heard. It is an extremely important lesson for us to understand and hold onto.
The Transfiguration was majestic (Luke 9:28-36) and generated an awe no doubt similar to that of the shepherds upon seeing and hearing the angels shout 'Glory to God in the highest.' But even the awe and the voice from heaven does not preclude or take precedence over the value of scripture. In vs.19 Peter says we have a more reliable or 'a more sure word' in the prophecy of scripture. Peter understood the value of God's word over any experience we may have, no matter how glorious, even if it was the voice of God. He understood the propensity of man to value experience and glamorous things over other trustworthy sources. In the case of the scrolls of scripture they were written by the hand of man as his mind and hand were directed by the Holy Spirit. Peter in essence is saying, 'I will trust the Holy Spirit's direction in the hand of scripture more than any majestic thing that happens to me.' God's word is faithful and wholly trustworthy, far beyond any of my imaginations or miraculous wonders that I may witness. Food for thought!
Pastor Paul
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