What is the Transfiguration of Jesus? A Glimpse of His Glory
Have you ever had a “mountaintop moment” with God? Maybe it was during worship, on a mission trip, or while looking out over creation and sensing His presence. Those moments are unforgettable—just like the day Peter, James, and John witnessed the Transfiguration of Jesus (Luke 9:28–36).
Jesus’ face shone like the sun, His clothes became dazzling white, and Moses and Elijah appeared with Him. Then God’s voice thundered: “This is my Son, my Chosen One; listen to Him!”
It was a breathtaking encounter. But here’s the truth: while mountaintop moments are powerful, they are not the basis of a consistent Christian walk. What sustains us every day is not living in the clouds but learning to walk with Jesus in the valleys—and sometimes letting God interrupt us so we’ll finally be still and listen.
1. Make Space, Even Off the Mountain
Jesus led His disciples up the mountain to pray, but prayer wasn’t limited to mountaintop experiences. It was His daily rhythm.
Don’t wait for the “big moments” to meet God. Carve out space in the ordinary—at your desk, in your car, around your dinner table. God shows His glory not only in the spectacular but also in the stillness.
2. Let God Interrupt You
When Peter saw the glory of Jesus, he blurted out an idea to build tents. He wanted to prolong or package the moment. But before he could finish, God interrupted with a cloud and a voice: “This is my Son, my Chosen One; listen to Him!”
Sometimes we need God’s interruptions. When we’re busy talking, planning, or rushing, He calls us to stop. He says, “Be still, and know that I am God.” Don’t resist His interruptions—they may be the very moments that realign your heart with His.
3. Remember That Only Jesus Remains
When the cloud lifted, Moses and Elijah were gone. Only Jesus remained. That’s the heart of the Transfiguration. The disciples were left with Jesus alone, and He was enough.
The mountaintop will fade. The emotional highs won’t last forever. But Jesus does. Build your faith not on the fleeting moments but on the steady truth that Christ is always with you. In every season, a glimpse of His glory will keep us going.
Reflect:
Where do you need to create space to meet God in your everyday life?
How has God interrupted you recently to slow you down or make you be still?
What does it look like for you to remember that “only Jesus remains” when the mountaintop moment fades?
Pray:
Father, thank You for the mountaintop moments that remind us of Your power and glory. But thank You even more for Your steady presence in the valleys. Teach us to welcome Your interruptions, to be still before You, and to walk daily with Jesus. Remind us that when everything else fades, only Jesus remains—and a glimpse of His glory will keep us going. Amen.