The Cable News network (CNN) used to have what they called “Sights and Sounds” segments in their broadcast. It is an interlude which highlights some features of different places. Well, it is reasonable to talk about sights and sounds of heaven. What Jesus had going for Him all through His earthly ministry was the ability to connect with the sights and sounds of heaven. The text before us captures His immediate experience after baptism. As He stepped out of the water, “He saw the heavens parting” (sight of heaven), then “a voice came from heaven” (sound of heaven). Further into His ministry, He took Peter, James, and John into the mountain where He was transfigured. There again the sights and sounds of heaven were manifest. The voice of the Father on the mountain reinforced what was told Him at Jordan in the beginning.
Unless something supernatural occurs at intervals, we risk losing our bearing. Sights and sounds of heaven will expose the enemy’s game plan.
No modern army can win any battle without effective audio and video equipment. If the army of God will also do exploits here on earth, we will need the sights and sounds of heaven. What that does is to bring us reassurance as we progress on the pilgrim’s path. It is all too easy to be confused in the cacophony of life. Unless something supernatural occurs at intervals, we risk losing our bearing. Sights and sounds of heaven will expose the enemy’s game plan. Elisha constantly read the battle plan of the king of Syria. Every move the Syrians made was revealed to him through heaven’s audio-visual arrangements. We all need eyes that see and ears that hear.
