St. Nicolai Notes

Prayer for February 15-21, 2015 

Sermon Text: Mark 9:2-9

That we may realize the story we live is about You

Jesus, most of the time we walk with You and live in your presence with little sense that we are in the presence of something or someone extraordinary.  We go from day to day more or less cheerfully, more or less alert to your presence, but seldom expecting to see or experience You in a new way.

Then, in the midst of a day like most others, your radiant and dazzling glory is revealed unexpectedly, and we see You for who You truly are, even if just for a moment.  We tremble with fear because You are so much more than we had thought You were.  

We realize that everything points to You as the central reality

before whom and with whom we must live our lives.  We do not know what to say.

But then, we learn that we are not expected to speak.  In these moments – especially these moments – we are summoned to watch and listen.  We are invited to learn from You.  We are commanded to obey You.

All we can do is follow.  But we are a bit more alert.  We are a bit more fully motivated for obedience.  We are a bit more sure that the story in which we participate is all about You.  Thank You for allowing us to glimpse your glory.  You are our Sovereign and we worship You.  Amen.