Have you ever seen a sneak preview of a great movie before it was released? Or tasted a delicious meal before it officially went on the menu? Or listened to an incredible song before the album was live? In each of these moments, you are getting a glimpse of something wonderful that will soon be revealed to the world. The transfiguration of Jesus Christ is the ultimate glimpse-behind-the-curtain moment. In this event, Christ's divine identity and his glorious future as the exalted Redeemer is revealed. As Jesus prepares his disciples for his imminent suffering, he assures them of his promised glory. Why? Because they too will suffer, but their suffering will be transformed in the redemption secured by the Crucified King. Take a moment this week to read Matthew 17:1-13. Make a list of all the ways you are suffering right now. It could be anything: betrayal, financial strain, chronic illness, loss of a loved one, the demise of a long-held dream, the inevitable consequences of your own choices. Reflect upon the difference it would make in your sufferings if you heard God say to you, "You are my beloved child with whom I am well pleased."

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