Some moments in life leave us breathless. A sunrise that paints the sky in colours too beautiful to describe. A conversation that feels like holy ground. A time of worship that stirs something deep in our soul.
In Luke 9:28-36, Peter, James, and John experience one of these mountaintop moments. They see Jesus in dazzling glory, standing with Moses and Elijah. It’s a moment of clarity, awe, and divine presence. Peter’s instinct is to stay there—to build shelters, to hold onto this holy experience. But the moment doesn’t last. The cloud fades, the voice is silent, and soon, Jesus is leading them back down the mountain into the messiness of everyday life.
We all have mountaintop moments—times when God feels undeniably close. Maybe it was at a retreat, a powerful worship service, or an unexpected moment of peace in the middle of chaos. But like the disciples, we don’t get to stay there. Faith isn’t just about the mountaintop; it’s also about the valleys, the unanswered questions, and the everyday journey of following Jesus.
So here’s the question:
💭 When have you had a mountaintop moment in your faith, and how did it shape you afterward?
Did it change the way you see God? Did it give you strength for the road ahead? Did you struggle to hold onto it?
The disciples didn’t fully understand what they had witnessed on the mountain until much later. But the experience shaped them. It prepared them for what was to come. Maybe our own mountaintop moments do the same.
This week, take time to remember—when has God felt especially close? And how is that moment still shaping your journey today?
