9 As I watched, thrones were set up and the Ancient One took his throne. His clothing was bright as snow, and the hair on his head as white as wool; his throne was flames of fire, with wheels of burning fire. 10 A surging stream of fire flowed out from where he sat; thousands upon thousands were ministering to him, and myriads upon myriads attended him. The court was convened, and the books were opened. 13 As the visions during the night continued, I saw One like a son of man coming, on the clouds of heaven; when he reached the Ancient One and was presented before him, 14 the one like a son of man received dominion, glory, and kingship; all peoples, nations and languages serve him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that shall not be taken away, his kingship shall not be destroyed. -- Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14
FULFILLMENT
28 Jesus took Peter, John, and James and went up a mountain to pray. 29 While he was praying his face changed in appearance and his clothing became dazzling white.
30 And behold, two men were conversing with him, Moses and Elijah, 31 who appeared in glory and spoke of his exodus that he was going to accomplish in Jerusalem.
32 Peter and his companions had been overcome by sleep, but becoming fully awake, they saw his glory and the two men standing with him. 33 As they were about to part from him, Peter said to Jesus, “Master, it is good that we are here; let us make three tents, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” But he did not know what he was saying.
34 While he was still speaking, a cloud came and cast a shadow over them, and they became frightened when they entered the cloud. 35 Then from the cloud came a voice that said, “This is my chosen Son; listen to him.”
36 After the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone. They fell silent and did not at that time tell anyone what they had seen. -- Luke 9:28-36
The Feast of the Transfiguration reminds us of the divinity of Christ and that His proper place is with the Father in all His glory in heaven. We should avoid becoming too familiar with the things of God such that we no longer fully respect the true identity of Christ. Yes, Jesus wants us to relate to Him as His brother but this does not mean that we should forget that He is also our God!
As Jesus converses with Moses and Elijah, I wonder what the three Apostles were thinking and talking about? I think I would be too stunned to say anything. Perhaps this is a natural reaction when we are confronted with the glory of God. However, Jesus also wants us to approach Him as a friend and confidante. Let us never forget either the glory due to our God or His desire to be in relationship with us.
Think: Let us never forget either the glory due to our God or His desire to be in relationship with us. (Kerygma)
Peter and his companions had been overcome by sleep, but becoming fully awake, they saw his glory and the two men standing with him. (Lk 9:32)
WITNESSING GOD'S GLORYLord, you are glorious! Please forgive me for the times when I fail to look upon your glory as my God and Redeemer, most especially when things are not running so well. Thank you so much for reminding me that in spite of what is happening in my life today, your glory and lordship still prevails and I should not worry about anything for at the end of each day. May I always stay fully awake to experience your glory and majesty as my Lord and Saviour. With much hope and trust I pray in Jesus Name. Amen.
Jesus allows us to witness His glory as Lord and Saviour so that in times of trouble, we can place our full trust in Him. He alone can change our situations at an instant and make us experience what heaven is like.
Whenever you feel that life does not seem to favor you, look to Jesus and think of His glory that is upon you.
