There is a profound tension in today’s readings between comfort and calling. God tells Abram to leave everything familiar to go to an unknown land, and on the mountain, Peter tries to freeze a moment of glory by building tents to stay there forever. But God’s response is always movement. He gives us glimpses of His glory-like the Transfiguration-not so we can settle down and hide from the world, but to give us the fuel we need to walk back down the mountain and face the cross. This Sunday, God is reassuring you that while the Lenten journey is difficult, the destination is a glory beyond your imagination.

Why We Need the Mountain View

Last week, we were with Jesus in the desert facing temptation; in a few weeks, we will be at the foot of the Cross. We are currently in the "gritty" part of Lent-perhaps your resolutions are faltering, or the novelty of the season has worn off. Today we need a reminder of the end game. Just as the disciples needed to see Jesus shining like the sun to sustain their faith during the crucifixion, We need reminding that our sacrifices are not a dead end; but the pathway to resurrection.

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