“Now after six days Jesus took Peter, James, and John his brother, led them up on a high mountain by themselves; 2 and He was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became as white as the light. 3 And behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to them, talking with Him. 4 Then Peter answered and said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good for us to be here; if You wish, let us make here three tabernacles: one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” 5 While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them; and suddenly a voice came out of the cloud, saying, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Hear Him!” 6 And when the disciples heard it, they fell on their faces and were greatly afraid. 7 But Jesus came and touched them and said, “Arise, and do not be afraid.” 8 When they had lifted up their eyes, they saw no one but Jesus only. 9 Now as they came down from the mountain, Jesus commanded them, saying, “Tell the vision to no one until the Son of Man is risen from the dead.”“ Matthew 17:1-9 NKJV
God of transfiguration,
Sometimes we need to see and recognise Jesus in all His fullness. His face shining as bright as the sun. We cannot look at the sun directly it is too powerful! And its just a small part of Your creation. His clothes as white as light. Perfect white light is a pure blend of colour. Jesus is not just our best friend, not just our loving Saviour.
This is Your perfect Sinless Son, who was with You before the world began (John 1:1,2).
This is the One who went on to conquer death and rise again. This is Jesus who rose from the dead physically and permanently, never to die again (Revelation 1:18).
The disciples fell on their faces and were afraid. There are times when we need to take a step back and fall on our faces in awe and reverent fear. I pray that I will never take His love, His gift, His generosity for granted or that He is truly man but truly God. He knows and understands everything. I pray that I will always bow to Your commands, the church will always bow to Your commands and Your service and that the world will see You are not to be mocked or Your name taken in vain.
In Jesus name we pray, Amen
Worship Thursday 29th October 2026
Restore, O Lord, the honour of Your name,
In works of sovereign power come shake the earth again;
That all may see and come with reverent fear
To the living God, whose kingdom shall outlast the years.
Restore, O Lord, in all the earth Your fame,
And in our time revive the church that bears Your name.
And in Your anger, Lord, remember mercy,
O living God, whose mercy shall outlast the years.
Bend us, O Lord, where we are hard and cold,
In Your refiner’s fire come purify the gold.
Though suffering comes and evil crouches near,
Still our living God is reigning, He is reigning here.
Restore, O Lord, the honour of Your name,
In works of sovereign power come shake the earth again;
That all may see and come with reverent fear
To the living God, whose kingdom shall outlast the years.
Lyrics: Graham Kendrick & Chris Rolinson