JESUS' INNER CIRCLE: ARE YOU IN OR OUT?

 

As we read Mark 9, verse 2 says, ‘’and after six days Jesus took with him Peter and James and John, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. And he was transfigured before them,’’.

This verse states that only the three of them, Peter, James, and John were chosen to go with Jesus to the mountain and have witnessed His transfiguration.  

Why would Jesus only choose the three of them?

Peter, James, and John were called ‘’The Inner Circle’’ because they were accorded special privileges. 

Mark 5:37 says, ‘’And he allowed no one to follow him except Peter and James and John the brother of James.’’

We notice that even Jesus has chosen His companion in special occasions. This does not mean that there is favoritism. It means that among the 12 apostles, the three were the closest to him and whom He can be trusted. 

Matthew 26:37 And taking with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, he began to be sorrowful and troubled. 38 Then he said to them, “My soul is very sorrowful, even to death; remain here, and watch[d] with me.”

How can we be close with Jesus? 

How can we earn His trust just like the three of them? 

1.  Fellowshipping with Him- Go wherever He goes (follow where His heart is)

2.  Spiritual talk – (talk to Him in spirit as possible)

3.  Know Him deeper – read and meditate His words

When we earn His trust and become more closer to Him. He is welcoming us and opening the door to the ‘’INNER CIRCLE. ‘’

What’s in the ‘’INNER CIRCLE’’?

There, 

-  We experience God’s Glory (Mark 9:3-8)

-  Hear God’s inner heart (Matthew 26:37)

-  Deeper, inner talks

-  Strong bond with the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit

Let us reflect:

Imagine yourself as one of the Apostles in your church, 

-  Where is your position right now? Are you in the INNER CIRLCE or OUTER CIRCLE?

-  What will you do to be in the INNER CIRCLE?

-  Are you ready to sacrifice your time and spend it more with Jesus?

-  Are you excited to talk to Him spiritually and do not feel bored?

-  How do you respond when your brothers and sisters invite you to a fellowship with the Lord? Do you feel burden or excited?

-  Are you ready to be trusted by God with greater things or still working with the little things?

Amen.

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