Changed By God To Make A Difference For God

Standing on the mountain with Jesus are Peter, James, and John. These three disciples didn't know the amazing thing they were about to witness. With Jesus, shining as bright as the sun as he is transfigured, appeared Moses and Elijah. A bright cloud appears and overshadows them, with a voice coming from it: "This is my son...listen to him." Terrified, the three disciples fall on their faces. But Jesus touches them, and tells them to rise, and do not fear. The glory of the Lord has appeared, and lives are changed forever. Lectionary texts for today are Exodus 24.12-18; Psalm 2; 2 Peter 1.16-21; Matthew 17.1-9.