“We did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we had been eyewitnesses of his majesty. For he received honor and glory from God the Father when that voice was conveyed to him by the Majestic Glory, saying, ‘This is my Son, my Beloved, with whom I am well pleased.’ We ourselves heard this voice come from heaven, while we were with him on the holy mountain.” 2 Peter 1:16-21
Peter writes about his experience with Jesus on the Mount of Transfiguration. He longs for his readers to understand what he saw with his own eyes and heard with his own ears. Jesus was glorified in the presence of Peter, James, and John. Not only did they see his glory, but the Father affirmed that Jesus was truly the Son of God, the promised deliverer of his people.
Jesus, as the Son of God, changes everything! After Pentecost, Peter’s mission was to spread the good news about Jesus. His life and work radically changed. Just as Jesus had spoken to Peter, his life became about fishing for men instead of fish.
Do you understand the good news of Jesus Christ? Has it radically changed you like it did Peter? How do you spread this good news? How has it changed your work, your relationships, your life?