Presbymom

  The season of Epiphany is the time we explore the discovery of Christ come into the world, a time when we learn more about who Jesus is in our world, his teachings and his call. Transfiguration Sunday is a pivot point – where we cross a threshold and move our eyes to see Christ in our mess. In Lent we remember Jesus’ 40 days in the wilderness, fasting and facing temptation. We remember Jesus’ love takes on our hate. Today, this transfiguration story reminds us of the truly human and truly divine REALLY in our world, and we are pointed toward the cross. Listen for the living word from Luke 9:28-43a (NIV) 28  About eight days after Jesus said this, he took Peter, John and James with him and went up onto a mountain to pray.  29  As he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became as bright as a flash of lightning.  30  Two men, Moses and Elijah, appeared in glorious splendor, talking with Jesus.  31  They spoke about his departure, which he was about to bring t

  2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10 (NIV) We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God.  21  God made him who had no sin to be sin   for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.  6  As God’s co-workers we urge you not to receive God’s grace in vain.  2  For he says, “In the time of my favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you.” I tell you, now is the time of God’s favor, now is the day of salvation.  3  We put no stumbling block in anyone’s path, so that our ministry will not be discredited.  4  Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships and distresses;  5  in beatings, imprisonments and riots; in hard work, sleepless nights and hunger;  6  in purity, understanding, patience and kindness; in the Holy Spirit and in sincere love;  7  in truthful speech and in the power of God; with weapons of righteousness in the right hand and in the left; 8  through glory and dishonor, bad report and g