TRANSFIGURATION

Christ’s Transfiguration

 

Christ’s transfiguration reveals four desires He has for us:

1. HE WANTS TO GET ALONE WITH US:

And it came to pass about an eight days after these sayings, he took Peter and John and James, and went up into a mountain to pray.  (Luke 9:28)

Modern life can be unkind to the soul with the pressure, the pace, the distractions… and the allure. Because Jesus understood the deadening impact of the world upon the inner life of His men, He deemed it necessary to draw them apart unto Himself.

If our extended times with God are sparse, could it be because we fear aloneness with Him may expose the barrenness of our soul?

2. HE WANTS TO REVEAL HIS GLORY IN US:

And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistering  (Luke 9:29)

Peter and his companions… saw His glory

In the process of molding the character of His men who would change the world, Jesus knew they must (in a measure) comprehend His holiness. Thus, the “Transfiguration“. And so it is to be with us: At the very core of our spiritual survival and development lies the necessity of grasping a view of His glory… His holiness.

3. HE WANTS TO CREATE A HUNGER FOR HIMSELF IN US:

Then answered Peter, and said unto Jesus, Lord, it is good for us to be here: if thou wilt, let us make here three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias.  (Matt 17:4)  Also: (Mark 9:5) and (Luke 9:33)

For a brief and glorious moment, restless, blustering Peter caught sight of Jesus‘ majesty that provoked in him a longing to remain in His presence. As His pilgrims, should not that kind of hunger be the norm for us?

4. HE WANTS TO SPEAK TO US:

While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.  (Matt 17:5) See Also: (Matt 3:17) and (Mark 9:7) and (Luke 9:35) 

I wonder what truths the Spirit would whisper to our languid souls, were we to learn the art of listening and learning over talking. (This is also good for us to apply to not only our spiritual lives, but our daily lives as well)