The Mount of Transfiguration

One of the most fascinating stories in the Gospels is the account of Jesus on the Mount of Transfiguration. Along with his birth and his crucifixion and resurrection, the Transfiguration is one of the most important events in the life of Jesus. It is packed with mystery and meaning. In the Transfiguration, we are able to see Jesus' divinity shining through his humanity. The flesh of Jesus is human flesh, but it is also divine flesh. Jesus is not "absorbing" or reflecting glory, like the story of Moses on Mount Sinai. The glory shining from Jesus comes from within. If you will climb the mountain and gaze at the glory of God in the face of Christ, you will experience your own transfiguration, a spiritual metamorphosis. And this is what this Christian thing is all about! To become like Jesus! The goal of the Christian life is not to go to heaven when you die, but rather to become like Jesus now!