A Mysterious Event

Scripture – Mark 9:1-8: ¹And he said to them, “I tell you the truth, some who are standing here will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God come with power.” ²After six days Jesus took Peter, James and John with him and led them up a high mountain, where they were all alone. There he was transfigured before them. ³His clothes became dazzling white, whiter than anyone in the world could bleach them. ⁴And there appeared before them Elijah and Moses, who were talking with Jesus. ⁵Peter said to Jesus, “Rabbi, it is good for us to be here. Let us put up three shelters—one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah.” ⁶(He did not know what to say, they were so frightened.) ⁷Then a cloud appeared and enveloped them, and a voice came from the cloud: “This is my Son, whom I love. Listen to him!” ⁸Suddenly, when they looked around, they no longer saw anyone with them except Jesus.

Reflection: This has always been a mysterious event to me. What were the disciples seeing? What really was going on? This is the second time Jesus has taken Peter, James and John with Him apart from the others. Jesus obviously has some special plans for them

They experience this great visual scene on the mountaintop. Then they have an audio experience as the voice speaks. Then all is quiet again.

I don’t have much comment on this. I’m just aware there times Christ has a message for me that might not be for anyone else. Sometimes He’s preparing me for something special. And sometimes I have mountaintop experiences that can’t really be described.

Lord, keep me open today. I don’t know what you have in mind for me, but I’m ready.