A Glimpse of Spring

A couple of weeks ago, one blossom opened on a geranium plant in our sun room. To see a burst of pink among the green leaves was quite thrilling! Spring is certainly on its way.

Today, the pastor of our church spoke on Jesus' transfiguration on the mountain in front of Peter, James, and John. Jesus had shown as lightning, displaying His divinity. This, too, was a glimpse of the glory to come, namely Resurrection. We are entering the Lenten season, where we see the sacrifice and suffering of our Lord for us, leading us to Calvary. But, as with spring, Easter will soon be here, and He will rise.

2,000 years ago, He did rise. At the time of the Transfiguration, in Mark 9: 9-10, the three disciples did not understand the critical events to come.

As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus gave them orders not to tell anyone what they had seen until the Son of Man had risen from the dead. They kept the matter to themselves, discussing what "rising from the dead" meant.

We know what "rising from the dead" now means. His glory has been revealed to the world. We praise Him for this miracle, as it has given us true Life as believers. We live in Him and Him in us. And we are now free from the grip of sin and the sting of death. Spring has come for us.