Where we're headed

As I already mentioned Transfiguration Sunday marks the end of the season of Epiphany before we begin the journey of Lent. As with any journey it helps to know where you are headed before you set out. The Transfiguration tells us where the journey of Lent will end. That is because the Transfiguration of Jesus is a sneak preview of the Resurrection of Jesus and Easter is the final destination of Lent. The glorification of Jesus on the mount of Transfiguration gave Jesus a taste of the joy set before Him for which He endured the way of the cross. Yet this glorification of Jesus also gives us a picture of the glory that awaits all those who suffer with Jesus in order to be raised with Him. You were created and redeemed in order to shine with Jesus. That is where we, who have put our faith in Christ, are headed. The way from here to there is way of the cross. So before embarking on that journey this Wednesday let us together fix our eyes upon the glory of Jesus this Day. For this morning we ourselves will be given a taste of the joy set before us for which we likewise endure the way of the cross.