Scripture

As the men watched, Jesus’ appearance was transformed so that his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became as white a slight.

Observation

Jesus takes Peter, James and John up a high mountain in order to be alone. As the men look on, Jesus’ appearance is transformed so that His face and clothes shine like a white light. Then Moses and Elijah appear.

Peter says they should build some memorial shelters. A bright cloud overshadows them, and a voice comes from the cloud saying, “This is my dear Son.”

Suddenly it is all over, and they return back down the mountain.

Application

The three disciples who are closest to Jesus get to see Jesus as He really is. The curtains are pulled back and the glory of Jesus shines through.

One of the problems many of us have, including the first disciples, is that we do not see Jesus as He really is. Despite the miracles and the healings, even the resurrection, we easily forget that Jesus is the divine Son of God.

We too often see Him in earthly terms alone.

Yes, we know that He is God in human form, but we forget so easily. This is not just a man, this is GOD!

When we see Jesus as He really is, our old ways of thinking, of praying, of relating to God and to other people, all of this changes.

Prayer

Father, please give me a fresh revelation of Jesus. May I see Him high and lifted up, not just as a “best friend” but as The Lord. Amen.