Matthew - Day 23: The Transfiguration

Read Matthew 17

It can be difficult to relate to the transfiguration and how it applies to us today. In reading this passage, I was struck that the disciples were taken out of the everyday grind of life and given a brief view of who Jesus really was. He was completely God – He was undeniably linked to the Old Testament through the presence of Moses and Elijah on the mountain.

Jesus walks on earth today; we just don’t physically see Him in skin. However, there are manifestations of His presence that I can see if I take the time. Look for Him today – look for the view of His glory in the sunrise or sunset. Look at the moon – scripture states this was hung on nothing. How can you see His glory daily?
Ask God today to turn your thoughts frequently to Him – looking for Him in the everyday grind of life. He is there, living in His creation and the hearts of Believers. See how many times you can find him.

Q: What do you envision God to look like? How does the transfigura- tion impact your view of Him?

Q: What do you think will be your first response when you meet God face to face?

Q: How can you grow in seeing God now for how you will see Him then?

For Further Study: Exodus 34:29-35, Ezekiel 1:28, Isaiah 6:1-7

For more check out The Bible Recap on Matthew 17/Mark 9