Our transfiguration in Christ

The transfiguration

Matthew 17:1-9

On this blessed day, Jesus was transfigured before the eyes of the the apostles. His glory shone and the Father was well-pleased.

When this vision was over, Jesus was in his usual form and he ordered them not to tell anyone about the vision till the Son of Man has risen from the dead.

What can we learn from the Transfiguration:

First, even his humanity, Jesus' divinity is revealed.  

Could we also see the divine side of people or have succumbed to seeing humanity in his fallen state?  Let's put our faith in people for being created in the image and likeness of God.

Second, God's favor is upon him.  

Jesus is the image of his Father.  What makes us god-like is our adherence to the Father and our willingness, ability, and readiness to do God's will.

Third, the Transfiguration is connected with the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus.  

It also defines our lives here on earth not in terms of comfort, material prosperity, and power but in offering our lives and carrying our crosses for the sake of the salvation of others.

We can experience our own transfiguration by allowing ourselves to be the disciples of Jesus.

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