Behold, I tell you a mystery: We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed — in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.
(1 Corinthians 15:51-52 NKJV)
In the midst of the ordinary, the beauty and mystery of God breaks through.
One day Jesus took Peter, John and James for a hike into the nearby mountains. And upon this occasion, Jesus changed before their very eyes. They were engulfed in the bright, white purity of God's presence. Peter wanted to live there forever. Moses and Elijah broke through time. John and James were stunned into silence.
In the midst of Ordinary Time, we stop for a moment to recall the Transfiguration, which transports us to an otherworldly experience. An experience the disciples kept to themselves, until after they witnessed the cruel death and triumphant resurrection of our beloved Teacher, Friend and Savior.
Remembering that Jesus was not only flesh and blood, but also fully divine, transports me to the day, when we shall be like Him. I needed this reminder today, because it is way too easy to get anchored in the tangible. I muddle through until the long awaited vacation or hurry ahead to the next season of life. When the blessings are flowing here, I drift away from the best promise of God: eternal life.
At other times, I let the griefs of living here and now overtake me. I wonder if I will have to face more sorrow than happiness here on this earth. Sadness engulfs me, when all I can think about are the people who have already passed on and the ones who will leave me behind in the years ahead.
I cannot stay there. I must look ahead to that day, when "we all shall be changed." We will no longer care about menus, laundry and dirty dishes. Unfinished projects and clutter will fade away. No more tearful good-byes.
On that day, I will be so caught up in the beauty and mystery of our Risen Savior and the scenes of heaven that I will want to dwell there forever, just like Peter, but this time Jesus will gladly welcome me to stay. I won't have to return from the mountain top experience.
In the meantime, the glimpses of glory that I see in the golden profusion of wildflowers can bring a smile to my face. Or a yard sign, that seems like a text from God can remind me how much He loves me. While I was running the other day, I read this message: "God loves you. Always has. Always will." And if I could text God back, I would say: " I love you, too! Thanks for always loving me." Oh, how He loves you and me eternally!
What glimpse of glory has He offered you recently?
Linking up with the Soli Deo Gloria Sisterhood.
The biggest glimpse of His glory I have had recently has simply been space to breathe deeply in Him.
ReplyDeleteJen- Breathing is one of His most glorious gifts :) glad you have found some time to be with Him...
DeleteOh, Kel, I am so grateful that you came by Being Woven for I found you now. This is beautiful and so filled with what I need to ponder and soak in. Rather than dwell in the "stuff" of this world, may we dwell in Him for He dwells in us. Oh, that I would remember this.
ReplyDeleteCaring through Christ, ~ linda
Linda- I feel like we are "being woven" in this tapestry of God's family through our blogs...it is so encouraging to connect and know that God is speaking to each one of us to dwell in Him. Looking forward to reading more of His glory at your blog.
DeleteKel, I am so blessed to have found your blog! The most recent glimpse of his glory has got to be that feeling in heart that for sure-- not just words, I KNOW that He is with me and through Him I can endure ANYTHING! Look forward to reading more in the future.
ReplyDeleteMaria @ Bloom.
Maria- So glad you stopped by...to experience God in our hearts that is a taste of glory! I look forward to seeing His glory at your blog, too!
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