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TODAY’S DEVOTIONAL PASSAGE<\/strong><\/p>\n 5 <\/b>Peter said to Jesus, “Rabbi, it is good for us to be here. Let us put up three shelters\u2014one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” <\/span>6 <\/b>(He did not know what to say, they were so frightened.) <\/span>7 <\/b>Then a cloud appeared and covered them, and a voice came from the cloud: “This is my Son, whom I love. Listen to him!”<\/span><\/p>\n Mark 9:5\u20137<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n <\/figure>\n by Stephanie Reloj<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Let’s be honest: our phones are constantly buzzing with notifications\u2014texts, social media updates, news alerts, and more. Important messages from loved ones get lost in the noise. Realizing this, we can silence the unnecessary alerts and prioritize those from our family. Similarly, our lives are filled with competing voices and distractions. We need to focus on Jesus’ voice above all others.<\/span><\/p>\n Going back to our passage, Peter’s suggestion, though well-meaning, reflects a misunderstanding. Moses and Elijah, representing the Law and the Prophets, are not equal to Jesus. Before Peter can continue, a cloud descends and envelops them. From the cloud, the voice of the Father interrupts: “This is my Son, whom I love. Listen to him!” (Matthew 17:5). When the cloud lifts, Moses and Elijah are gone, leaving only Jesus.<\/span><\/p>\n This moment holds deep significance. The Father’s voice affirms Jesus as His beloved Son, making it clear that Jesus is the ultimate authority, above even the greatest figures of Jewish history. The command to “listen to him” underscores that Jesus is the fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. The presence of Moses and Elijah was temporary; their purpose was to point to Jesus. Now, with them gone, Jesus alone remains the focal point of our faith.<\/span><\/p>\n For the disciples, this affirmation was a powerful reminder to focus on Jesus and listen to His words above all else. For us, it serves as a call to recognize Christ’s unique authority and divinity. In a world with many voices and influences, we are reminded to prioritize listening to Jesus, who is God’s beloved Son.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n \n <\/span><\/p>\n REFLECTION<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Contemplate the areas of your life where you might be equating other voices with the voice of Christ. Ask God to help you focus on Jesus and listen to Him above all others. Let this passage remind you that Jesus stands alone as the ultimate revelation of God’s love and truth.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n PRAYER<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Lord, for those who have yet to know Jesus, we pray that You open their hearts to Your love and truth. May we all see Your glory and understand Your sacrifice for us. Use us as instruments to share the good news of Christ so that others may come to experience the transforming power of Your presence. In Jesus’ name, we pray. 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