Can you imagine the amazement of the Apostles Peter, James, and John as they witnessed Jesus Christ shining in Divine glory as they saw HIM speaking with Moses and Elijah? Their reactions were many. A combination of awe, and overwhelming fear. The divine moment stunned them into fear. But there is a wonderful promise for you and I through the Transfiguration, and that is its promise. If you belong to Jesus, your story doesn't end in struggle-it ends in transformation and glory. Right now, God is shaping you for something eternal and radiant.

                Remember this: God doesn't waste our pain. The valleys of life are preparation for the glory to come. 

                                      Mark 9:7 "This is my SON, whom I love. Listen to him."

Can you imagine the scene as told by Luke, the author of Acts 3? Peter and John go the temple around 3PM, the hour of prayer. There they encounter a man who has been lame from birth begging for money. The apostle Peter offers the man something much more valuable than the money he asks for. Peter offers him healing "in the name of Jesus Christ." Peter takes the man's hand and immediately the man HEALED! Walking, leaping and praising God. Now the crowd were astonished! They were amazed at what has happened. The Power Behind the Miracle is not Peter, who has healed by the man, nor was it John who was there with Peter, but through Faith in Jesus's name. Oftentimes we find ourselves in difficulty, but we are not just encouraged but commanded to put our faith in the assurances of Jesus Christ. Take heed dear ones, and remember that the Holy Spirit is within you, your constant companion, and is always guiding you. The Holy Spirit is God's gift to you as you journey through this life! Pray to the Spirit, ask Him to lead you out of your circumstances. Listen, and be at peace for the Spirit will show you the way. It could be direct as with the healing of the lame man, or as simple as Harvey and his wife in today's reflection where grace and healing was sent directly through friends. Like a stream carving its way over rocks, and forging its way to make its path, so does the Holy Spirit do for us. I am so very Grateful.