Transfiguration
theophilus August 6th, 2008
I have often wondered what it was like to be an apostle following Christ. The healings, miracles and profound daily wisdom must have had an incredible jaw-dropping, awe-inspiring, did I just see that quality to them.
So what did Peter, James & John think of the Transfiguration? They saw Moses and Elijah. They heard our Father. They saw the divinity of Christ in a way that must have just blown their minds.
Coming down from Mt. Tabor, they had to be transformed, energized, ready to engage. They had to realize that their historic, saintly futures were set out before them.
Next time you go to Communion, imagine yourself on Mt. Tabor that day. Imagine that you are coming face to face with the Holy Trinity. Imagine that you are witnessing the glory of God and desire that he will say of you, “this is my beloved son, with whom I am well-pleased.” And let us say, like St. Peter, “Lord, it is good that we are here.”
