February 19th Reflection by Bill Lynch

Transfiguration of Our Lord
Mark 9:2-9 (NRSV)
Christ revealed as God's beloved Son
Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter and James and John, and led them up a high mountain apart, by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, and his clothes became dazzling white, such as no one on earth could bleach them. And there appeared to them Elijah with Moses, who were talking with Jesus. Then Peter said to Jesus, "Rabbi, it is good for us to be here; let us make three dwellings, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah." He did not know what to say, for they were terrified. Then a cloud overshadowed them, and from the cloud there came a voice, "This is my Son, the Beloved; listen to him!" Suddenly when they looked around, they saw no one with them any more, but only Jesus.


As they were coming down the mountain, he ordered them to tell no one about what they had seen, until after the Son of Man had risen from the dead.
Reflection
Did we just get a glimpse of the sinless from heaven? Did we just see the glory of God shining from some Old Testament men as Moses face shone before the presence of God? Were we too in the presence of God? Is God now present with us in you, Jesus? Are you God? You are the Messiah! I think we just witnessed Jesus coming back from heaven to earth a second time. The mission is not complete. Jesus must die on that cross that we too may shine with God's Light. What was that all about? I want to see it again and again and again. Thanks be to God!

Prayer
Lord, let my light so shine before others that they may see my good works and glorify my Father in heaven... today... tomorrow... and forever. --- Amen