Matthew 17, Mark 9, and Luke 9 tell the story of the transfiguration.
Many rumors had been circulating about the identity of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ as he walked among us. One day He asked his disciples who they thought he was. Simon Peter spoke first, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God." (Matthew 16:16) Jesus then explained the need for Him to suffer, die, and rise from the dead in order to pay for the sins of man.
Six days later, Jesus walked with Peter, James and John to the top of a mountain for prayer. The three disciples soon fell asleep. When they awoke, they saw Jesus talking with Moses and Elijah. Jesus had been transformed, His face shining, His clothing dazzling white. He spoke with Moses and Elijah about His pending crucifixion, resurrection, and ascension.
A brilliant cloud then surrounded them, and a voice spoke out, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him." (Matthew 17:5) The disciples collapsed to the ground, paralyzed with fear. When they finally looked up, only Jesus remained, once again in his normal appearance, telling them not to fear. While descending the mountain, Jesus told the disciples not to speak of the vision until He had risen from the dead.
Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ knows when we are ready to hear The Word, and when we must spread The Word. He is speaking to us now. He knows that we, much like the disciples on the mountain, are ready to spread The Word. Join me in this mission.
