Transfiguration of the LORD

Sermon on the theme: Transfiguration of the LORD

By: Rev. Immanuel Wiafe 

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Peace Be With You

Today we celebrate the feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord, a miraculous event in which Jesus Christ revealed his divine glory to his disciples. This event is described in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke, and it represents a crucial moment in the life of Jesus and his disciples.

The Transfiguration of the Lord is a powerful reminder of the divinity of Jesus and his mission on earth. It shows us that Jesus is not only a human teacher and healer, but also the Son of God, who has come to save us from sin and death.

In the Gospel of Mark, we read that Jesus took Peter, James, and John up a high mountain, where he was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and his clothes became dazzling white. Then, Moses and Elijah appeared and began talking with him. Peter, who was amazed by what he saw, said to Jesus, "Rabbi, it is good for us to be here. Let us put up three shelters—one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah." (Mark 9:5)

As Peter spoke, a cloud appeared and covered them, and a voice from the cloud said, "This is my Son, whom I love. Listen to him!" (Mark 9:7) At that moment, the disciples fell to the ground in fear. But Jesus touched them and said, "Get up. Don't be afraid." (Mark 9:7)

The Transfiguration of the Lord reveals to us three important truths:

First, it reveals the glory of Christ. The dazzling white clothes and shining face of Jesus are symbols of his divine nature. Jesus is not just a human teacher, but the Son of God who has come to save us from sin and death.

Second, the Transfiguration of the Lord reveals the continuity of the Old and New Testaments. Moses and Elijah, two of the greatest figures in the Hebrew Scriptures, appear with Jesus on the mountain. Their presence shows us that Jesus is the fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets, the long-awaited Messiah who has come to bring salvation to the world.

Third, the Transfiguration of the Lord reveals the importance of listening to Jesus. The voice from the cloud says, "This is my Son, whom I love. Listen to him!" (Mark 9:7) This is a reminder to us that we must pay attention to the teachings of Jesus and follow his example. We must listen to his message of love, mercy, and compassion and put it into practice in our lives.

Dear brothers and sisters, the Transfiguration of the Lord is a call for us to deepen our faith and to follow Jesus more closely. As we celebrate this feast, let us pray that we may be transfigured by his love and grace, and that we may become more like him in our thoughts, words, and actions. May we always listen to his voice and follow his path, so that we may be worthy of the eternal glory that he has promised us. 

Amen.