Day 5: Listen to Him

On the mountain of the Transfiguration, the Father gives a single, simple instruction.

Listen to him.

Jesus’ glory shines through. For a moment, Peter, James, and John glimpse who he truly is. Then just as quickly, the moment fades. The mountain top experience ends, and they walk back down toward the cross.

Healing works much the same way.

We all have wounds. Physical. Emotional. Relational. Spiritual. Some are fresh and raw. Others are old and familiar. The question is not whether you have wounds. The question is what you will do with them.

There are only two choices. Rely on yourself or rely on the Lord.

Relying on yourself will always have limits. Relying on the Lord opens unlimited possibilities.

But healing is not automatic. It begins with listening.

Jesus is not an impersonal force or a distant idea. He is a person. He knows your wounds because he has wounds of his own. He knows betrayal, pain, abandonment, and suffering. And he overcame them.

Every healing in the Gospels is different. That is because every wound is different. Your healing will not look exactly like anyone else’s. It will unfold in relationship.

Which means if you are not listening, you may miss what he is saying.

The Father’s instruction still stands.

Listen to him.

Talk It Over

Where in your life do you need to slow down and intentionally listen to Jesus about a wound you carry?

Prayer

Father, you have declared Jesus your beloved Son. Teach me to listen to him. In the middle of my wounds and confusion, quiet my heart. Help me recognize his voice and trust his direction. I want to rely on you, not just on myself. In Jesus’ name, Amen.