JESUS IS REVEALED IN THE TRANSFIGURATION

 “SPRINGS OF LIVING WATER”

Daily Spiritual Reflections

19th February 2022

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SATURDAY, SIXTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME 

Jas 3: 1-10; Ps 12: 2-5, 7-8; Mk 9: 2-13

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JESUS IS REVEALED IN THE TRANSFIGURATION

The Transfiguration of Jesus is an event that reveals to us a lot about the person of Jesus.

Jesus is not just a man; he is God: In the Scriptures, the glory of God is often presented as light. Jesus is God and from him shines the glory of God. In the Scriptures, mountains are often a place of revelation, where God speaks and reveals himself to his people. Jesus takes his disciples up on a mountain where they see him in a way they never have before. 

Jesus is not just part of the story; he is the fulfillment of the Law and the prophets: Along with the revelation of his glory, the disciples also see two other people who join Jesus – Moses and Elijah. These men serve, in part, as representatives of the plan and promises of God in the Old Testament. Moses was the one who brought to the people of God the Divine Law, and Elijah is often regarded as one of the greatest prophets. While the disciples may not have fully understood the significance, it is clear that Jesus came as the fulfilment of the Law and the prophets. 

Jesus is not just another prophet; he is the Son of God: After seeing the glory of Jesus and the appearance of Moses and Elijah, Peter presumed that this was the fulfilment of the establishment of the kingdom, and hence proposed that tents be set up as places of residence for Jesus, Moses and Elijah. While Peter was ready to honour all three, God intervened declaring that Jesus is his Son and they should listen to him. 

Jesus is not just a teacher; he is the Saviour: As they came down from the mountain, the disciples had questions about what they had seen. In response to their questions, Jesus again announces his suffering and death for the sake of the salvation of humanity. Just as the prophecies of Elijah were fulfilled in John the Baptist, so the prophecies of the suffering servant are fulfilled in Jesus.

Response: It is you, O Lord, who will keep us safe.