Gospel

As He'd Never Been Seen Before

by Roland Crim
04/19/18
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After six days Jesus took with him Peter, James and John the brother of James, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. There he was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and his clothes became as white as the light. Just then there appeared before them Moses and Elijah, talking with Jesus. Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good for us to be here. If you wish, I will put up three shelters—one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah.” While he was still speaking, a bright cloud covered them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased. Listen to him!” When the disciples heard this, they fell facedown to the ground, terrified. But Jesus came and touched them. “Get up,” he said. “Don’t be afraid.” When they looked up, they saw no one except Jesus. As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus instructed them, “Don’t tell anyone what you have seen, until the Son of Man has been raised from the dead.” Matthew 17:1-9 NIV

What was the purpose of the transfiguration? It was intended for the three disciples to see a brief glimpse of the glory of Christ. Hopefully this would strengthen their faith in the Lord. They would certainly need a strengthened faith, as they would have to face seeing the crucifixion of their Lord.

Has Christ done for you actions which reveal His glory? Are you truly attune to that which He does for you? When He does for you things which no one else can do, and reveals to you through it that He is the Son of God, allow that to permeate throughout your being. Let it strengthen your faith as you go through day to day living.

Know that Christ does reveal Himself, in glory, to those who belong to Him.