And he was transfigured before them,
For years, Elaine and I made a pilgrimage to Southwest Harbor, a little village in Acadia National Park.
We “soaked in God” in quiet moments: sitting on sun-warmed rocks,
awe inspired watching sunlight glitter across the breaking waves, and the
endless blue.
We “soaked in God” hiking, walking Carriage Roads and climbing
mountains with awe views of the harbors and coastline.
During our stay at our cottage, we made friends with a lobsterman,
housekeeping staff, and manager so We visited together, shared meals, of fresh lobster
rolls or fish chowder.
As time passed travel became difficult, our routine changed,
because we could no longer travel that distance to Acadia.
Understanding Matthew’s Gospel means knowing what was going
on at the time.
The synagogues were experiencing arguments about membership
and worries about the Roman Empire: A sort of “fighting’s and fears, within,
without,” as the old hymn says.
People were losing confidence in the coming of Christ and drifting
away.
Matthew’s transfiguration
story is meant as an assurance that Jesus will return and complete the work he has
started.
Peter’s declaration that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of
the living God even when you doubt, hold on God’s promises are real and a new
beginning coming.
God’s got your back.
Just as God was faithful to Jesus along the rough road to the
cross, God is faithful to us no matter what we face, on our journey.
Maybe it's job loss, health, doubting our faith, feeling alone. or
hope feeling distant.
Listen to Jesus, trust that God keeps promises, and don’t
stop, even if the journey is tough.
There’s a reason to hope and a light ahead, no matter how
rough the road feels right now.
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