A mountain is where heaven and earth come closest together. Mountain top experiences mark the lives of biblical characters like Moses, Elijah, Jesus, and the 12 disciples. It was in those mountain top experiences where those characters had awakenings that opened their eyes to God’s presence and power in their ordinary lives. What is Jesus has already opened our eyes to God’s presence and power in our ordinary life? What if all we need to do is pay attention because eternity is already in session?
Matthew 17:1-8 (ESV)
After six days Jesus took with him Peter, James and John the brother of James, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. There he was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and his clothes became as white as the light. Just then there appeared before them Moses and Elijah, talking with Jesus.
Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good for us to be here. If you wish, I will put up three shelters—one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah.”
While he was still speaking, a bright cloud covered them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased. Listen to him!”
When the disciples heard this, they fell facedown to the ground, terrified. But Jesus came and touched them. “Get up,” he said. “Don’t be afraid.” When they looked up, they saw no one except Jesus.