There are moments in life when the veil seems to lift — when, just for an instant, we glimpse something brighter, deeper, holier than the ordinary rhythm of our days. The Transfiguration is one of those moments
Peter, James, and John climb a mountain with Jesus. Nothing dramatic is expected. Yet suddenly, everything changes. Christ’s face shines like the sun. His clothes blaze with light. Heaven touches earth. And the disciples see, unmistakably, who Jesus truly is.
But notice something important:
They do not stay on the mountain.
Peter wants to build shelters, to freeze the moment, to hold onto the glory. It’s such a human response, isn’t it? When we encounter joy, clarity, peace, or God’s presence, we long to remain there.
Yet Jesus leads them back down.
Because faith is not lived only in radiant moments —
but in valleys, routines, uncertainties, and everyday acts of love.
The light of the mountain is given not as an escape, but as strength.
A reminder.
A promise.
When the road becomes heavy, when doubt creeps in, when the world feels dim — remember: the disciples had seen the light. They knew the glory was real, even when it was hidden.
And so do we.
We carry the memory of Christ’s light into our ordinary days:
- Into kindness offered quietly
- Into patience when it’s hard
- Into hope when circumstances feel dark
The Transfiguration whispers to us:
“This is who He is.
This is who walks with you.
This light is still shining.”
May this week be filled with moments — large or small — where you catch a glimpse of that light. 🌿✨
