…and He was transfigured before them.

His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became as white as the light.

[Matthew 17:2]

 

This revelation event upon a high mount points to the time when Yeshua’s ministry takes the fateful turn toward His crucifixion in Jerusalem. John, James, and Peter are invited to see the glory of God radiate from the Son of God.

 

Not only do they behold Yeshua transfigured, He is accompanied by Moses and Elijah. Few moments in scripture carry such firsthand heavenly perspective. And as a cloud envelops them, God Almighty speaks from His Majestic Glory to proclaim, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Hear Him!”

 

Then, having seen Yeshua Himself transfigured, He instructs them, “Tell the vision to no one until the Son of Man is risen from the dead.” Now that’s a tough assignment.

 

Imagine experiencing Yeshua transfigured, Elijah and Moses face-to-face, hearing from the Lord God, then being told to sit on this until Yeshua is risen from the dead! How could anyone not burst with joy and long to share this with everyone on the planet?

 

Now here’s the part that has been working its way through my Spirit – transfigured. It occurs to me that this coming revival is more than a transforming of our minds. Much more than this, the next move of God is a transfiguration of His body.

 

By His body, I’m referring to the assembly of His saints. You and me. All who call on the Name of our God are being transfigured into the image of the Son of Man.

 

How much of this we recognize of ourself or of each other remains to be seen. The world will experience the company of those who define their being as children of God. We will reflect the glory of the Living God. Signs and wonders will flow from our lives as living waters of abundant life wash over the living stones that identify us as the breathing body of God’s Kingdom.

 

These are days of wonder and awe. Miracles will abound. Visitations of angelic hosts will proliferate. Creative outpourings of His Ruach will stun the masses. Healings. Manifestations. Heavenly Displays. Movements in New Dimensions. Fresh Fire!

 

Keep your lamps filled; your wicks trimmed. Walk in the Spirit; pray without ceasing. The King of Glory, the Firstfruit of Creation, is come. Be transfigured!