Shine

Thursday February 7th, Matthew 17: 1 After six days Jesus took with him Peter, James and John the brother of James, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. 2 There he was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and his clothes became as white as the light. 3 Just then there appeared before them Moses and Elijah, talking with Jesus. 4 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." Oh, the moment!!!! To stay up on the mountain top and enjoy the bliss. To bask in the light from on high and stay out of the dirty dusty streets and away from crosses, that is the life. You and I too would most likely want to stay and build the booths. You and I too would want to stay in the sanctuary and sing the songs and preach the praises. Only, sometimes, light in order to be light, must shine in the darkness of the streets. After six days the new creation is done, on the seventh we come into the presence of Christ, and then it is time, time to leave the mountain tops behind and shine the reflective light of Christ.