
Exodus 34:29-35, 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2 and Luke 9:28-43
Let’s just say that mountains amaze most of us! It’s both the exciting travel up and down and the spectacular views.
Our scripture for Transfiguration Sunday includes Moses on Mt. Sinai and Jesus and disciples and Moses and Elijah centuries later on mountain high. Powerful revelations and changes took place on such mountains but coming off the mountains was just as eventful! A bit more troubling but important nonetheless.
We observe that covenants with God are both made, affirmed, and acted upon! The acting upon is the most difficult since the human response to God’s gracious offer to us is always complicated and less than “wholly divine.”
The life of faith toward God is like coming on and off mountains: curves, blind spots, altitude sickness, as well as spectacular views, exhilarating driving moments, and usually interesting company along for the journey.
This Sunday in worship, the number of people involved on and off the mountains is remarkable and their experiences are challenging to us today.
Prayerfully prepare for that day’s journey by reading these scriptures and see which Biblical character you feel most kin to in your own faith walk now.
God bless all in your preparation and participation!
Pastor Barry †