Read Mark 9:2-13
Wow! How wonderful is must have been to see Jesus transfigured on the mountain. I’m sure that Peter, James, and John had no idea what they were about to witness when Jesus took them up the mountain, apart from everyone else. I believe that Jesus had confidence in these three, knowing that they would be able to handle what they were about to see. You have Elijah and Moses appearing with Jesus as he shows himself in His glory, and you have the voice of God coming from a cloud, telling them that this is His beloved son, in whom He is well pleased; listen to Him. That had to be a lot to take in at one moment, which is probably why Peter didn’t know what to say, except that they could pitch a few tents and stay awhile.
Jesus needed to show Peter, James, and John this because He wanted them to know that no matter what was about to happen to Him, how He would have to suffer, how He would be beaten and betrayed, how He would be handed over to be crucified, how it may seem that everything would be lost in defeat, He has already won the battle. Jesus shows them that His transfiguration is the victory. They will leave that mountain having witnessed something that we today will only see when Jesus returns.
Friends, when you are reminded of the suffering that Jesus endured this Lenten season, remember the Transfiguration, for this event is when he showed us that He already won.
Prayer
Lord, we take pleasure in knowing that the battle has already been won. Thank you for allowing us to see you transfigured in all Your glory.
Amen.
Rodney Hames
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