Devotionals by Stuart and Jill Briscoe
And his face was as bright as the sun in all its brilliance. - Revelation 1:16
John had a case of déjà vu. During Jesus’ earthly ministry, John, the apostle, had never seen his master with pure white hair, holding seven stars in his hand, or with a gold sash round his chest, but there is something about his Lord’s glorified face that reminded him of a mountaintop experience in his past.
Jesus had asked John, his brother James, and Simon Peter to go with him up a high mountain (Matthew 17:1). They had been wondering what Jesus wanted to say to them when suddenly an amazing thing happened. Jesus was transfigured before them. “As the men watched, Jesus’ appearance changed so that his face shone like the sun, and his clothing became dazzling white” (Matthew 17:2). As John “turned to see who was speaking” on Patmos, he remembered the face of Jesus of Nazareth on that mountaintop (Revelation 1:12). This was the same Jesus, now glorified forever! The blinding light of God, shining through Christ’s earthly body, had caused Peter and James and John to fall on their faces, and they were terrified (Matthew 17:6).
Now, years later, John again fell at his feet as dead (Revelation 1:17). John would look into the dark faces of cruel men before his suffering was over, remember his mountaintop experiences, shut his eyes, and see the face of God shining like the sun in its strength. He would find the courage to bear the unbearable, do the impossible, and reflect the light of Jesus Christ. What are you facing? Face it with Jesus’ face in mind!
For Further Study: Revelation 1:12-20
Excerpted from The One Year Devotions for Women, Copyright ©2000 by Jill Briscoe. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers. All rights reserved.
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Telling the Truth is an international broadcast and internet ministry that brings God's Word into the lives of people all over the world. Stuart and Jill Briscoe are the featured Bible teachers, encouraging and challenging listeners to study the Word of God and be drawn closer to Christ. Gifted with wisdom, discernment, and a bit of English humor, the Briscoe's bring God's Word to life. With distinctly different teaching styles, you'll be moved by the emotional appeal of Jill and the compelling logic of Stuart, as they boldly proclaim God's sovereignty, grace, and love.
About Stuart and Jill Briscoe
Jill Briscoe was born in England and found Christ when she was 18 years old. She never looked back. Upon graduating from Cambridge University, she began working as a teacher by day and had a vigorous street ministry to the youths of Liverpool by night.
She met Stuart at a youth conference and they married in 1958. In the 50 years since, Jill has become a highly sought-after Bible teacher and author who travels around the world ministering to under-resourced churches and speaking at international seminars and conferences. Since 2000, she and Stuart, who was formerly senior pastor of Elmbrook Church for 30 years, have had the joy of equipping and encouraging believers across the globe in their roles as ministers-at-large for Elmbrook.
Jill has authored more than 40 books including devotionals, study guides, poetry and children's books. Her vivid, relational teaching style touches the emotions and stirs the heart. She serves as Executive Editor of Just Between Us, a magazine of encouragement for ministry wives and women in leadership, and served on the board of World Relief and Christianity Today, Inc., for over 20 years.
Jill and Stuart call suburban Milwaukee, Wisconsin their home. When they are not traveling, they spend time with their three children, David, Judy and Peter, and thirteen grandchildren.
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