ASLC Devotions - Saturday

 Mark 9:2 And after six days Jesus took with him Peter and James and John, and led them up a high mountain by themselves.  And he was transfigured before them. 

What was your “ah ha moment” or have you ever had one?  That event, good or bad, changes your course of action or direction. Maybe it occurred when you lost your job or were hired for a new one. Could it have been after your recovery from as serious illness or an accident?  It might be something as simple as reading a meaningful book, listening to a sermon, attending a lecture or retreat, or as tragic as a death, divorce or personal addiction.  Whatever the event you are changed forever.   

I think the transfiguration in Mark 9 is an “ah ha moment” for the three disciples and Christ.  This event on the mountain-top reinforced to everyone that Jesus was the Son of God, the Savior of the world.  This was not the first time the disciples and Christ had heard God’s voice, but the message was the same, “This is my beloved Son; listen to him.”  The Father repeated the announcement from Jesus’ baptism.  His divinity was confirmed,  shining brightly through the clouds. Christ’s life was about to change, going from preaching and healing to a path headed toward Jerusalem  and directly to the cross. His confused disciples were to follow but only Christ knew where He was going. Peter, James and John would have their “ah ha moment” in the days following the resurrection. Let Lent be our “ah ha moment” as we choose to follow Christ to the cross and celebrate His resurrection.

Sandy Drucker

Join us for worship this Third Sunday in Lent at 8:30 and 11. Visit http://www.allsaintspalatine.org for a full calendar.