How can we apply "Get up" in Matthew 17:7 to our daily challenges? Setting the Scene Matthew 17 records the Transfiguration. Peter, James, and John fall facedown in terror at the Father’s voice from the cloud. “Then Jesus came over and touched them. ‘Get up,’ He said. ‘Do not be afraid.’” (Matthew 17:7) The same Jesus who calmed their fears stands ready to steady ours. The Two-Word Command: “Get up” • Not a suggestion—an imperative from the Lord of glory. • Rooted in His presence: He “came over and touched them.” • Coupled with comfort: “Do not be afraid.” Rising is possible because Christ is near. Why We Tend to Stay Down • Fear of failure or the unknown • Weariness from repeated setbacks • Shame over past sin (cf. Psalm 38:4) • Paralysis from overwhelming responsibility What “Get up” Means for Us Today 1. Move from panic to purpose. His touch dispels fear, freeing us to act. 2. Shift focus from circumstances to Christ—He is bigger than the mountain ahead. 3. Accept His authority; obedience precedes understanding. 4. Stand in the identity He secures for us (Galatians 2:20). Practical Ways to Rise in Everyday Life • Begin each morning by recalling His words: “Get up… Do not be afraid.” • When tempted to quit, take one concrete act of obedience—send the email, apologize, apply for the job. • Speak Scripture out loud; faith comes by hearing (Romans 10:17). • Seek supportive fellowship; isolation keeps us on the ground (Ecclesiastes 4:9-10). • End the day noting where His touch sustained you, cultivating gratitude. Strength Drawn From Christ’s Touch • His touch heals (Matthew 8:3), reassures (Matthew 17:7), commissions (Acts 9:17-18). • Because He lives, His power is present (Ephesians 1:19-20). We rise not by grit alone but by resurrection power. Scriptures Echoing the Call to Rise • “Get up, pick up your mat, and walk.” — John 5:8 • “Arise, shine, for your light has come.” — Isaiah 60:1 • “Talitha koum… ‘Little girl, I say to you, get up!’” — Mark 5:41 • “The righteous man falls seven times, and rises again.” — Proverbs 24:16 A Daily Resolve Every challenge—big or small—presents the same invitation Jesus offered on the mountain: Hear His voice, feel His steadying touch, and get up. With eyes on Him, we trade fear for forward movement and live the risen life He intends. |
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