Ezekial 33:7-20
1 Corinthians 10:1-13
Luke 13:1-9
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The full glory of God is something that is hard for sinners to wrap their minds around. God appeared to Moses in the burning bush because no one can see God and live. This week we celebrate the Transfiguration where we see Jesus in all his glory, up on the mountain with his disciples, with the witness of the law and the prophets (Moses and Elijah) and we hear confirmation from God the father that he is pleased with the Son. We should listen to him. In Christ there is now no separation between us and the Father – we have full access to him through the Son.
The disciples want to remain in the glory and stay on the mountain – what a great experience up there. That is our temptation too. We like glory – both God’s and our own. We’d much prefer it to suffering, but that’s not life, and that’s not God’s promise.
Jesus must descend the mountain so he can go to the cross in our place - for us and our salvation. There must be suffering if there is to be salvation. During Lent we meditate on our sin in sorrow; we repent and want to do better. We look at the great exchange Jesus makes – our sin for his righteousness. His death for our life.
Life is good, but it is not all mountain top experiences. There is suffering. We get a glimpse of the glory on the mountain to sustain us through the wilderness wandering.
God’s blessings on your week – Listen to him.
